二
èr
Meaning
- two
Definition
数字，表示一加一的和。
The number, representing one plus one.
Usage
用于计数、顺序编号、时间等，也可表示次等或双重性质。
Used for counting, ordering, time, etc., and can also indicate secondary or dual nature.
Examples
- 1 我有两个苹果。 (I have two apples.)
- 2 现在是两点钟。 (It is two o'clock now.)
- 3 他考了第二名。 (He got second place.)
- 4 不要三心二意。 (Don't be half-hearted.)
- 5 这本书参考了二手资料。 (This book references secondary sources.)
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