短短 (duǎn duǎn) — (reduplicated adjective) very short, brief (especially of time or distance)
Definition
Reduplicated form of 短, meaning 'very short' — emphasizes brevity, especially of time or distance. Pure bound modifier; always attaches to a noun phrase (短短几天, 短短一生), never used as a stand-alone predicate.
bound form
(reduplicated adjective) very shortbrief (especially of time or distance)
Examples
- 短短，。duǎn duǎn Jǐ tiān nèi, tā jiù xué huì le yóu yǒng.In just a few short days, he learned how to swim.
- 短短，。Zhè tiáo lù suī rán duǎn duǎn, dàn fēng jǐng hěn měi.Although this road is very short, the scenery is beautiful.
- 短短，。duǎn duǎn Yì shēng zhōng, tā zuò le hěn duō yǒu yì yì de shì.In his very short life, he did many meaningful things.
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