暗暗 (àn àn) — secretly, inwardly
Definition
暗暗 (àn'àn) is an adverb meaning 'secretly / inwardly' — it describes a feeling, thought, or reaction hidden inside a person, not shown to others. It usually modifies a verb about emotion or mental action (暗暗喜欢, 暗暗决定).
bound form
secretlyinwardly
Examples
- 暗暗。Tā àn àn xǐ huan tā hěn jiǔ le.He has secretly liked her for a long time.
- 暗暗。Tā àn àn xià dìng jué xīn yào gǎi biàn zì jǐ.She inwardly resolved to change herself.
- 暗暗。Dà jiā dōu àn àn wèi tā niē yì bǎ hàn.Everyone was secretly nervous for him.
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