孪 (luán): twins

孪 (luán) is a Chinese character meaning “twins.” Classified as HSK Level 7-9 (HSK 3.0 Standard, CLEC 2022), it is composed of 亦 (structural) and 子 (structural). It ranks #2992 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).

Etymologically derived, 孪 giving birth to a second 亦 child 子. Its radical form 子 (child) appears in many related characters such as 子 (zǐ, son), 字 (zì, letter), 学 (xué, to learn).

Spoken pronunciation

HSK 7-9 Radical: 子 child9 strokesFrequency #2992亦 structural 子 structural

Definitions

twins

Etymology & Origin

孪

ideographicGiving birth to a second 亦 child 子

Decomposition: ⿱亦子 (layout: top-bottom)

Components:亦structural 子structural

Stroke Order

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Words & Compounds

Common Compounds

Word	Pinyin	Meaning
孪生adjective	luán shēng	(adj.) twin
数字孪生noun	shù zì luán shēng	digital twin
孪生兄弟noun	luán shēng xiōng dì	twin brothers
孪生姐妹	luán shēng jiě mèi	twin sisters

Total compounds

As first character

As last character

As middle character

孪 appears in 4 compound words: 75 as the first character, 0 as the last, and 25 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.

Strongest Collocations

Characters that most frequently co-occur with 孪 in natural Chinese text, ranked by NPMI (Normalized Pointwise Mutual Information) — a statistical measure of association strength.

晶jīng

0.524280 co-occurrences

兄xiōng

0.490316 co-occurrences

弟dì

0.485434 co-occurrences

姐jiě

0.471208 co-occurrences

妹mèi

0.458226 co-occurrences

素sù

0.401148 co-occurrences

生shēng

0.3841,066 co-occurrences

轴zhóu

0.36522 co-occurrences

滩tān

0.35914 co-occurrences

数shǔ

0.359164 co-occurrences

Idioms & Chengyu (1)

孪生兄弟luánshēng xiōngdìHSK 7+

twin brothers

noun

Example Sentences

AI-Generated

孪生兄弟感情深厚。

Luánshēng xiōngdì gǎnqíng shēnhòu.

The twin brothers have a deep bond.

爱范儿Aug 2026

设备采集数据，AI 模型进行分析，数字孪生模拟生产过程，最终反馈到工艺调整。

shè bèi cǎi jí shǔ jù , A I mó xíng jìn háng fēn xī , shǔ zì luán shēng mó nǐ shēng chǎn guò chéng , zuì zhōng fǎn kuì dào gōng yì diào zhěng .

Equipment collects data, AI models analyze it, digital twins simulate the production process, and the results are ultimately fed back into process adjustments.

爱范儿May 2026

英特尔的技术还将应用于赛道边缘计算、数字孪生与 AI 预测建模等场景。

yīng tè ěr de jì shù hái jiāng yīng yòng yú sài dào biān yuán jì suàn , shǔ zì luán shēng yǔ A I yù cè jiàn mó děng chǎng jǐng .

Intel's technology will also be applied to scenarios such as track-side edge computing, digital twins, and AI predictive modeling.

光明网_新闻视野、文化视角、思想深度、理论高度Mar 2026

“重出版本”与“孪生底本”孰优孰劣

chóng chū bǎn běn yǔ luán shēng de běn 孰 yōu 孰 liè

Which Is Better: “Reprinted Editions” or “Twin Manuscripts”?

Character Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 孪 (luán) mean in Chinese?

孪 (luán) primarily means "twins." It is classified as HSK Level 7-9, making it an expert-level character. It ranks #2992 in character frequency.

How many strokes does 孪 have?

孪 is written with 9 strokes. The correct stroke order matters for recognition and handwriting speed — practice with the animated guide above to build proper technique.

What is the radical of 孪?

The radical associated with 孪 is 子 (child). This radical appears in many characters related to child.

What are the components of 孪?

孪 is composed of: 亦 (structural), 子 (structural). Its IDS decomposition is ⿱亦子 with a top-bottom layout. Understanding the components helps with both memorization and recognizing related characters.

What are common words containing 孪?

Common words with 孪 include: 孪生 (luán shēng, "(adj.) twin"); 数字孪生 (shù zì luán shēng, "digital twin"); 孪生兄弟 (luán shēng xiōng dì, "twin brothers"); 孪生姐妹 (luán shēng jiě mèi, "twin sisters"). There are over 4 compound words containing this character.

What characters sound the same as 孪 (luán)?

Several characters share the pronunciation luán: 乱 (in confusion or disorder), 卵 (egg). Context and tones help distinguish between them in speech and writing.

Is 孪 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?

No. The simplified form is 孪 and the traditional form is 孿.

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