Definition
严严实实 is the AABB reduplicated form of 严实 (yánshi, 'tight, secure'), used as an adverb or complement to stress that something is completely covered, sealed, or wrapped without any gaps. You often see it after 得 in the pattern V+得+严严实实, as in 封得严严实实 ('sealed tight') or 裹得严严实实 ('wrapped snugly'). It conveys a sense of thoroughness and security.
r.f.
tightlysecurelycompletely (without gaps or openings)
Examples
- 严严实实。Tā bǎ chuānghu guān de yán yán shí shí.She closed the window tightly.
- 严严实实。Tā bǎ lǐwù bāo de yán yán shí shí.He wrapped the gift securely.
- 严严实实。Shāndòng de rùkǒu bèi fēng de yán yán shí shí.The cave entrance was sealed completely.
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