How to Say ‘Both’ in Simplified Chinese
这两个
zhè liǎng gè
[juh lyahng guh]
💬 Usage Tip: [这两个] literally means 'these two,' and Chinese often uses that where English says 'both.' The order is [this + two + measure word], not 'two this.'
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
Used here to point out specific nearby or currently discussed options.
这两个岗位都很适合应届毕业生。
These two positions are both suitable for recent graduates.
两个
liǎng gè
two; both
Refers to the number two or two items.
这两个都很好。
These two are both very good.
Words in this phrase
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
Used before a classifier to indicate the number two in counting objects or options.
这两个行业的发展速度都很快。
These two industries are both developing quickly.
个
gè
[guh]
measure word for general items
The classifier used in 这两个 to count two general things.
这两个选择各有优点。
These two choices each have their own advantages.
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