长长的 (cháng) — long (reduplicated form of 长, used as a state word for vivid description)
Definition
Reduplicated 长 for vivid, descriptive effect — 'long and...', often paired with a noun (e.g. 长长的头发). Plain 长 is neutral; the 叠 form (AA 的) sounds more expressive and pictorial.
adjective
long (reduplicated form of 长, used as a state word for vivid description)
Examples
- 长长的。Mén qián yǒu yì tiáo cháng xiǎo hé.There is a long small river in front of the door.
- 长长的，。Tā de tóu fa cháng, kàn qǐ lái hěn jiàn kāng.Her hair is long and looks very healthy.
- 长长的，。Zǒu guò yì tiáo cháng zǒu láng, jiù dào le jiào shì.After walking down a long corridor, you reach the classroom.
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