How to Say ‘Yes, these two are both large.’ in Simplified Chinese
有,这两件都是大号。
yǒu zhè liǎng jiàn dōu shì dà hào
[yoh zhè lyahng jiàn dou shì dàhào]
💬 Usage Tip: 都 (dōu) "both, all" goes before the verb, never before the noun. So the order is 这两件都是… "these two both are…".
Phrase Breakdown
有,这两件
yǒu zhè liǎng jiàn
Yes, these two
有 (yǒu) answers 'yes, we have them' by repeating the verb from the question. 这两件 means 'these two pieces'. Pause briefly after 有.
有,这两件是新的。
Yes, these two are new.
Words in this phrase
有
yǒu
[yoh]
have
To possess or contain something.
他有一本好书。
He has a good book.
这
zhè
[zhè]
this (gesture to object)
Used to refer to something near in conversation.
这幅字写得很好。
This piece of calligraphy is well written.
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The form 两 is used before measure words, as in 两个 meaning two of something.
我最近在比较两个工作机会。
I’ve recently been comparing two job opportunities.
件
jiàn
[jiàn]
measure word for clothing
Measure word used for shirts, jackets, and other upper-body clothes, as well as matters.
我想买一件外套。
I want to buy a jacket.
都是大号。
dōu shì dà hào
are both large size.
都 (dōu) means 'both/all'. 是 (shì) means 'are'. 大号 (dàhào) means 'large size'.
我的衣服都是大号。
My clothes are all large size.
Words in this phrase
都
dōu
[dou]
all
Refers to the whole or every part.
我们都喜欢看电影。
We all like watching movies.
是
shì
[shì]
be, is
Used to link the subject with its predicate.
这幅画上写的是诗句。
What is written on this painting are verses.
大号
dà hào
[dàhào]
large size
Clothing size label meaning 'large' (L).
我要一件大号的衣服。
I want a large-size piece of clothing.
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