兩情兩願

简 两情两愿 · 繁 兩情兩願
Mandarin · pinyin liǎng qíng liǎng yuàn

Meanings

  1. by mutual consent (north China dialect)
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兩
liǎng · two, both, pair, couple; ounce
情
qíng · feeling, sentiment, emotion
願
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两
liǎng · two, both, pair, couple; ounce
愿
yuàn · sincere, honest, virtuous
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Mandarin tones

3–2–3–4 · liang3 qing2 liang3 yuan4

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