How to Say ‘Two people’ in Simplified Chinese
两个人
💬 Usage Tip: In Chinese, 'two' is often expressed as [两] instead of [二] when counting people.
🇨🇳 In China: Dongthese two different numerals for two reflects the nuances of Chinese measurement words.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
两
[liǎng]
two
The number after one; a pair.
我们有两个人的预约。
We have a reservation for two people.
个
[gè]
measure word
A common measure word for people and objects.
她是一位个性鲜明的人。
She is a person with a distinct personality.
人
[rén]
person
A human being.
餐桌上坐了两个人。
Two people are seated at the table.
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