叮 (dīng) — to sting; to bite (of insects, snakes, etc.); to repeatedly say or ask; to nag
Definition
Onomatopoeic verb for a small, sharp sting or bite (mosquito, bee, etc.). Also describes pestering someone by repeatedly asking — close to the colloquial 缠着 / 磨人, but emphasizes the nagging 'ding-ding' quality of the requests.
verb
to stingto bite (of insects, snakes, etc.)to repeatedly say or askto nag
Examples
- 叮。Wén zi dīng le wǒ yí xià.A mosquito bit me.
- 叮。Tā zǒng dīng zhe wǒ wèn wèn tí.He keeps asking me questions.
- 叮。Hái zi yì zhí dīng zhe mā ma yào táng.The child kept pestering her mom for candy.
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