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停停 (tíng tíng) — (colloquial adverbial) by and by, after a while, in a little while

Definition

Reduplicated 停 used as a colloquial adverb meaning 'after a while, in a little while' — softens the sentence, telling the listener to be patient or wait.

bound form
(colloquial adverbial) by and byafter a whilein a little while

Examples

  • ，停停。
    Zhè jiàn shì bù jí, wǒ men tíng tíng zài shuō.
    This matter is not urgent, we'll talk about it later.
  • 停停。
    tíng tíng Nǐ zì rán huì míng bai de.
    After a while, you'll naturally understand.
  • ，停停。
    Bié zháo jí, tíng tíng chē zi jiù lái le.
    Don't worry, the car will come in a little while.
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