磕磕碰碰 (kē kē pèng pèng) — to bump and knock (literally or figuratively); minor conflicts or frictions (in relationships or life)
Definition
A vivid reduplicated verb meaning small physical bumps or minor relational frictions. Use it for everyday 'bumps along the way', not for serious conflict.
verb
to bump and knock (literally or figuratively)minor conflicts or frictions (in relationships or life)
Examples
- ，磕磕碰碰。Bān jiā de shí hou, jiā jù nán miǎn huì kē kē pèng pèng.When moving house, furniture inevitably gets bumped and knocked.
- 磕磕碰碰，。Fū qī zhī jiān yǒu diǎn kē kē pèng pèng hěn zhèng cháng, bú yòng tài zài yì.It's normal for couples to have minor conflicts; don't take it too seriously.
- 磕磕碰碰，。Shēng huó zhōng zǒng yǒu xiē kē kē pèng pèng, yào xué huì kàn kāi yì diǎn.Life always has its little bumps; you need to learn to take things in stride.
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