The Usage of 两(liăng)
二 and 两 both mean "two", but they differ in usage. 两 is used in front of common measure words to express a quantity.
Ex) 两个孩子
In counting, one uses 二. In compound numerals, 二 is always used for the 2 on the last two digits. But 两 can also be used in front of 百.
Ex) 二百二十五 and 两百二十五 are both correct
Ex) 两个孩子
In counting, one uses 二. In compound numerals, 二 is always used for the 2 on the last two digits. But 两 can also be used in front of 百.
Ex) 二百二十五 and 两百二十五 are both correct