狠狠 (hěn hěn) — ruthlessly, fiercely, firmly, resolutely (adverb modifying a verb)
Definition
An adverbial bound form meaning 'fiercely / ruthlessly' that always precedes 地 before a verb to intensify the action. Unlike a plain adverb, it is not used alone.
bound form
ruthlesslyfiercelyfirmlyresolutely (adverb modifying a verb)
Examples
- 狠狠。Tā hěn hěn dì pī píng le nà ge xué shēng.He criticized that student harshly.
- 狠狠。Tā hěn hěn dì dèng le wǒ yì yǎn.She gave me a fierce glare.
- 狠狠。Jiào liàn hěn hěn dì xùn chì le duì yuán.The coach berated the team members severely.
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