Definition
一下下 is a colloquial measure word that means 'a tiny little while' or 'just a moment'. It's a reduplicated, more emphatic form of 一下 ('a while / a bit'), often used to sound playful or to downplay the effort involved. You can use it after a verb to indicate a very brief duration, like 'do something for just a sec'. It usually appears in spoken Mandarin and carries a light, casual tone.
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(colloquial measure word) a tiny little whilejust a moment (emphatic)
Examples
- 一下下,。Nǐ děng wǒ yī xià xià, wǒ mǎshàng lái.Wait for me just a moment, I'll be right there.
- 一下下。Zhè bǎ yǐzi yáo yī xià xià jiù wěn le.This chair will be steady after just a tiny wobble.
- 一下下。Zánmen xiūxi yī xià xià zài jìxù ba.Let's take just a short break and then continue.
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