Writing
双边 (shuāng biān) — how to say "bilateral" in Chinese
双边
Bilateral
adjective
Character composition
双
double, pair
边
side, edge
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
双边合作
shuāng biān hé zuò
bilateral cooperation
双边会谈
shuāng biān huì tán
bilateral talks
Examples
两国签署了双边贸易协议。
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
双边关系很重要。
Bilateral relations are very important.
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Frequently asked questions
Bilateral in Chinese meaning
"bilateral" in Chinese is 双边 (shuāng biān).
What does 双边 mean in English?
双边 (shuāng biān) means "Bilateral".
How is 双边 pronounced?
It is pronounced shuāng biān (written as shuang bian, shuangbian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "bilateral" in Chinese characters?
It is written 双边: 双 has 4 strokes, 边 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 双边?
双边 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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