点点 (diǎn diǎn) — a tiny bit, a small amount; scattered dots, specks
Definition
Reduplicated 点: as a noun it means 'a tiny bit, a little' (feelings, money) or 'scattered dots, specks' (light, stars). The repeated form emphasizes smallness or scattering, unlike plain 点 which is more neutral.
noun
a tiny bita small amountscattered dotsspecks
Measure word · 点
Examples
- ，点点。Tā tīng le wǒ de huà, xīn lǐ zhǐ yǒu diǎn diǎn gǎn dòng.After hearing my words, he only felt a tiny bit of emotion.
- 点点，。Yè kōng zhōng de diǎn diǎn xīng guāng, ràng rén gǎn dào níng jìng.The scattered starlight in the night sky makes one feel peaceful.
- 点点，。Wǒ gěi le tā diǎn diǎn qián, ràng tā zì jǐ mǎi diǎn chī de.I gave him a little money to buy some food himself.
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