两两 (liǎng liǎng) — in twos, two by two, in pairs
Definition
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
Examples
- 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.
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