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How do you say "pair" in Chinese?
一对
yī duì
In Chinese, "pair" is 一对 (yī duì).
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Pronunciation
The pinyin "yī duì" takes first tone, then fourth tone, meaning held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Writing and usage
一对 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
她买了一双新鞋。
tā mǎi le yī shuāng xīn xié 。
She bought a new pair of shoes.
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How to remember 一对
Picture the scene from "She bought a new pair of shoes" — that image locks onto "yī duì" for pair.
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Questions about 一对
How do you pronounce 一对?
The pinyin "yī duì" takes first tone, then fourth tone, meaning held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Is 一对 formal or casual?
一对 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 一对 used in Chinese?
一对 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 她买了一双新鞋。 (She bought a new pair of shoes.).
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