English–Chinese

“double” in Chinese

Chinese

Also翻番 (fān fān) · 双人 (shuāng rén)

Pronunciation

Pinyinshuāng chóng

Example

她承受着双重压力。tā chéng shòu zhe shuāng chóng yā lì

She is under double pressure.

Illustration for 双重 (double)

How to say “double” in Chinese

“Double” in Chinese is 双重 (shuāng chóng).

A single situation carries two separate aspects at once, like two layers on one surface.

Full entry for 双重: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 双重

这个政策存在双重标准。zhè ge zhèng cè cún zài shuāng chóng biāo zhǔn

This policy has double standards.

Tips for using 双重

  • The noun that follows determines the most natural English wording, so the same Chinese adjective can take different forms in everyday translation.

Other Chinese words for “double”

这个月销量翻番了。zhè ge yuè xiāo liàng fān fān le

This month's sales doubled.

3

双人

shuāng rén

adjectivedouble

我们订了一个双人房间。wǒ men dìng le yí gè shuāng rén fáng jiān

We booked a double room.

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