一对

一對

yíduì

measure word #6,958

Meanings

1 a pair
2 a couple

Characters

pair; couple; correct

Examples

HSK 6

他们是一对恋人。

Tāmen shì yíduì liànrén.

They are a couple.

HSK 6

桌上放着一对花瓶。

Zhuō shàng fàng zhe yíduì huāpíng.

A pair of vases is placed on the table.

Tips

usage

一对 implies a matched pair or couple. For generic 'two of something', use 两个. 一对 suggests the items belong together.

Stroke Order

一 yī

对 duì