Writing
双重 (shuāng chóng) — how to say "double" in Chinese
双重
Double
adjective
Character composition
双
pair, double
重
layer, repetition
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
里
Village
#166 · lǐ · 7 strokes
Collocations
双重身份
shuāngchóng shēnfèn
dual identity
Examples
这个问题有双重意义，需要仔细分析。
This issue has a double meaning and needs careful analysis.
这是双重标准。
This is a double standard.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say double in Chinese?
"double" in Chinese is 双重 (shuāng chóng).
What does 双重 mean in English?
双重 (shuāng chóng) means "Double".
How is 双重 pronounced?
It is pronounced shuāng chóng (written as shuang chong, shuangchong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "double" in Chinese characters?
It is written 双重: 双 has 4 strokes, 重 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 双重?
双重 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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