Chinese grammar - Duplication |
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Duplication (or reduplication) is a common grammatical feature in Chinese. It is used to create emphasis, soften the tone, express repetition, or indicate a casual or diminutive manner. It is common when using 地 (de) to form adverbs and is used to emphasize the manner. |
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他慢慢地吃。
tā mànmàn de chī. He eats slowly.
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他慢慢地走。
tā mànmàn de zǒu. He walks slowly. |
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她高高兴兴地笑。
tā gāogāoxìngxìng de xiào. She laughs happily.
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他轻轻地敲门。
tā qīngqīng de qiāomén. He knocks on the door lightly.
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她紧紧地握住他的手。
tā jǐnjǐn de wòzhù tā de shǒu. She holds his hand tightly.
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他们匆匆忙忙地离开了。
tāmen cōngcōng#mángmáng de líkāi le. They left hurriedly.
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她认认真真地听老师讲课。
tā rènrènzhēnzhēn de tīng lǎoshī jiǎngkè. She earnestly listens to the teacher giving a lecture.
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他静静地坐在椅子上。
tā jìngjìng de zuò zài yǐzi shàng. He sits quietly on the chair.
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她甜甜地笑。
tā tiántián de xiào. She smiles sweetly.
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