徐徐 (xú xú) — slowly; gently; steady; calm; relaxed and dignified
Definition
Literary adjective meaning 'slowly and calmly' — used in writing to describe graceful, unhurried movement (a breeze, a curtain, a train arriving). Softer and more poetic than 缓慢.
adjective
slowlygentlysteadycalmrelaxed and dignified
Examples
- 徐徐，。Wēi fēng xú xú chuī guò, dài lái huā xiāng.A gentle breeze blew by, bringing the scent of flowers.
- 徐徐，。Tā xú xú dì jǔ qǐ shǒu, shì yì dà jiā ān jìng.He slowly raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
- 徐徐，。Liè chē xú xú shǐ rù zhàn tái, chéng kè men kāi shǐ zhǔn bèi xià chē.The train slowly pulled into the platform, and passengers began to prepare to get off.
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