双倍
shuāngbèi
The English verb "double" (to multiply by two) is translated into Chinese as 双倍 (shuāngbèi).
The term is used as a transitive verb meaning to multiply something by two.
Meaning: (transitive) to multiply by two (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of 双 (shuāng), meaning 'pair' or 'double' and 倍 (bèi), meaning 'times' or 'fold'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle 的 (de) allows the word to function as an adjective to modify a noun, such as 'double the amount'.
How do you pronounce it?
shuāngbèi
Did you know?
- In Chinese mathematics, 'doubling' a number is often conceptualized through the word 翻 (fān), which means 'to turn over' or 'to flip', suggesting a physical doubling of the amount.
- The concept of 'doubling' is central to the 双十一 (shuāngshíyī) or 'Double 11' shopping festival on November 11, which has become the largest online shopping event in the world.
- While 双 (shuāng) means 'double' or 'pair', it is most culturally significant when referring to things that come in twos, like 'double happiness' characters used in weddings.
Examples in context
- 今天的销售是昨天的双倍。(Jīntiān de xiāoshòu shì zuótiān de shuāng bèi.)Today's sales are double yesterday's.
- 这个新手机的速度是旧款的两倍。(Zhège xīn shǒujī de sùdù shì jiù kuǎn de liǎng bèi.)The speed of this new phone is double that of the old model.
Example conversation
The two are discussing a business project budget.
- 雨婷 Yuting目前的预算不够。Mùqián de yùsuàn bùgòu.The current budget is not enough.
- 浩然 Haoran我们需要双倍预算吗？Wǒmen xūyào shuāngbèi yùsuàn ma?Do we need to double the budget?
- 雨婷 Yuting是的，这样才够用。Shì de, zhèyàng cái gòu yòng.Yes, that would be enough.
- 浩然 Haoran好的，我来申请。Hǎo de, wǒ lái shēnqǐng.Okay, I will apply for it.
