The kanji 双 generally conveys the idea of "pair," "twin," or "double." It signifies things that come in two or are counterparts of each other. This can refer to physical objects, concepts, or relationships.

・On-yomi (音読み): ソウ (sō) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ふた (futa - as in 双子, twins)

⚫︎双子 Translation: Twins ⚫︎双方向 Translation: Two-way; bilateral ⚫︎双眼鏡 Translation: Binoculars

The kanji 双 is a pictograph. The original form depicted two hands side-by-side, representing "two" or "a pair." Over time, the form simplified. It evolved to represent the concept of "double" or "twin" because of its visual representation of two of something.