How to Say ‘Two weeks’ in Simplified Chinese
两周
liǎng zhōu
[lyahng joe]
💬 Usage Tip: [两] is normally used for "two" before measure words: [两周] "two weeks," [两天] "two days," [两个人] "two people." Use [二] more for counting, numbers, or set forms like [二楼].
Phrase Breakdown
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The number two; 两 is commonly used before measure words like 周.
我们先试两周，再复查。
Let's try for two weeks first, then recheck.
周
zhōu
[joe]
week
A measure word meaning 'week,' often used for treatment or follow-up time.
这周你做得很好。
You did very well this week.
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