Writing
双向 (shuāng xiàng) — how to say "two-way" in Chinese
双向
Two-way
adjective
Character composition
双
double
向
direction
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
Collocations
双向沟通
shuāng xiàng gōu tōng
two-way communication
双向选择
shuāng xiàng xuǎn zé
two-way selection
Examples
我们需要双向沟通来解决问题。
We need two-way communication to solve the problem.
这是双向道路。
This is a two-way road.
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Frequently asked questions
Two way in Chinese
"two-way" in Chinese is 双向 (shuāng xiàng).
What does 双向 mean in English?
双向 (shuāng xiàng) means "Two-way".
How is 双向 pronounced?
It is pronounced shuāng xiàng (written as shuang xiang, shuangxiang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "two-way" in Chinese characters?
It is written 双向: 双 has 4 strokes, 向 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 双向?
双向 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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