雙數 / 双数
shuāngshù
In Chinese, the English word 'even' in an arithmetic context is translated as 雙數 / 双数 (shuāngshù) or 偶數 / 偶数.
Meaning: arithmetic: divisible by two (adj)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 雙數 / 双数 | shuāngshù |
| 偶數 / 偶数 | ǒushù |
These terms are used in mathematics to describe numbers that are divisible by two. Note that if you mean 'even' as an intensifier, you should use the formal term 甚至 (shènzhì).
What does it mean word for word?
The term 雙數 / 双数 is composed of 雙 (pair/double) and 數 (number). The term 偶數 / 偶数 is composed of 偶 (pair/even) and 數 (number).
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
shuāngshù
Did you know?
- The character 偶 in 偶數 also means 'puppet' or 'doll'. This is because a puppet is a man-made 'double' or 'pair' to a human being.
- In Chinese culture, 雙數 (even numbers) are generally considered auspicious and lucky. This is why wedding invitations and gift envelopes often feature pairs of items.
- The word 偶 (ǒu) is also used to describe a 'chance encounter' or 'accidental' event, such as in the phrase 偶然 (ǒu rán). This highlights a linguistic leap from 'paired' to 'occurring by coincidence'.
Examples in context
- 她甚至不喜欢巧克力。She doesn't even like chocolate.
- 她连基本的礼貌都不懂。She doesn't even understand basic manners.
- 他连最简单的题都不会做。He can't even solve the simplest problem.
- 这个菜连孩子都吃得下。Even kids can eat this dish.
- 他连钱都没带。He didn't even bring money.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “even” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
