两两 (liǎng liǎng) — in twos, two by two, in pairs

Definição

两两 is a literary adverb meaning 'in pairs / two by two', typically modifying paired actions like 相对 or 进入. More formal and written than saying 两个人一组.

adverb

in twostwo by twoin pairs

两两，。
Xué shēng men liǎng liǎng yì zǔ, kāi shǐ tǎo lùn.
The students formed groups of two and began discussing.
两两，。
liǎng liǎng Xiāng duì dì zhàn zhe, shuí yě bù shuō huà.
They stood facing each other in pairs, neither saying anything.
两两，。
Cān sài zhě liǎng liǎng jìn rù chǎng dì, zhǔn bèi bǐ sài.
The contestants entered the venue two by two, ready to compete.