一丝丝 (yī sī sī) — (measure word) a tiny bit, a trace of, a hint of
Definition
A reduplicated form of 一丝 — 'a tiny trace of' (wind, smile, guilt) — that emphasizes the smallness even more than 一丝 alone. Always used as an object or complement, never as a subject.
measure word
a tiny bita trace ofa hint of
Examples
- 一丝丝一丝丝。Chuāng wài chuī lái yī sī sī yī sī sī liáng fēng.A trace of cool wind blew in from outside the window.
- 一丝丝一丝丝。Tā xīn lǐ méi yǒu yī sī sī yī sī sī kuì jiù.There wasn't a shred of guilt in his heart.
- 一丝丝一丝丝。Tā de liǎn shàng lù chū le yī sī sī yī sī sī wēi xiào.A faint smile appeared on her face.
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