How to Say ‘This pair of couplets’ in Simplified Chinese
这副对联
zhè fù duì lián
[juh fù duìlián]
💬 Usage Tip: 副 (fù) is the counting word for things that come in sets or pairs, such as couplets or glasses. 一副眼镜 means "a pair of glasses".
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
副
fù
[fù]
pair (measure word)
Measure word for things in pairs, like couplets or glasses.
我买了一副眼镜。
I bought a pair of glasses.
对联
duì lián
[duìlián]
couplet
A pair of matching poetic lines written on red paper beside a door.
门两边贴着对联。
Couplets are pasted on both sides of the door.
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