成双成对

成雙成對
chéngshuāng-chéngduì
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 in pairs
  2. 2 paired up
  3. 3 couple by couple

Examples

HSK 6
Zhèxiē huāpíng chéngshuāng-chéngduì de bǎi zài zhuō shàng.
The vases are arranged on the table in pairs.
HSK 7-9
Qíngrénjié nàtiān, jiē shàng qínglǚ chéngshuāng-chéngduì.
On Valentine's Day, couples filled the streets two by two.

Tips

culture
Pairing carries strong auspicious meaning in Chinese culture - weddings, New Year decorations, and gifts are typically given in pairs.

Stroke Order

chéng
shuāng
duì