一对
yī duì
pair
In Chinese, '一对' is used to refer to a pair or a couple of something. It is often used in contexts where items come in twos. For instance, a pair of shoes would be '一对鞋'. Just like in English, it can be used in both a literal and abstract sense.
Example sentences using: 一对
他们是一对恩爱的夫妻。
tāmen shì yī duì ēn ài de fūqī.
They are a loving couple.
This phrase is used to describe a couple who deeply loves each other.
这是一对漂亮的耳环。
zhè shì yī duì piàoliang de ěrhuán.
This is a pair of beautiful earrings.
This phrase is used to describe a pair of beautiful earrings.
他们是一对好朋友。
tāmen shì yī duì hǎo péngyou.
They are a pair of good friends.
This phrase is used to describe two people who are good friends.
我买了一对新鞋。
wǒ mǎi le yī duì xīn xié.
I bought a pair of new shoes.
This phrase is used when someone has purchased a new pair of shoes.
这是一对中西结合的建筑。
zhè shì yī duì zhōng xī jiéhé de jiànzhú.
This is a pair of buildings blending Eastern and Western styles.
This phrase is used to describe two buildings that combine Eastern and Western architectural styles.
我们组成一对赛跑队伍。
wǒmen zǔchéng yī duì sàipǎo duìwǔ.
We formed a running team of two.
This phrase is used when two people form a team for a running event.
这是一对双胞胎。
zhè shì yī duì shuāngbāotāi.
This is a pair of twins.
This phrase is used to describe a pair of twins.
他们有一对可爱的宝宝。
tāmen yǒu yī duì kě'ài de bǎobǎo.
They have a pair of lovely babies.
This phrase is used when a couple has two children who are very adorable.
我有一对笔记本的配套鼠标。
wǒ yǒu yī duì bǐjìběn de pèi tào shǔbiāo.
I have a matching pair of mice for my laptop.
This phrase is used when someone has two matching mice for their laptop.
我有一对新的跑鞋。
wǒ yǒu yī duì xīn de pǎoxié.
I have a new pair of running shoes.
This phrase is used when someone has a new pair of shoes for running.