Definition
尝尝 is the reduplicated form of 尝 (to taste). Verb reduplication in Chinese softens the verb, making the action sound casual, brief, or tentative — often used as an invitation or suggestion to try something. For a monosyllabic verb like 尝, the pattern is VV (尝尝, 看看, 听听).
r.f.
to have a tasteto try (food or drink)
Examples
- 尝尝。Nǐ cháng cháng zhège cài ba.Have a taste of this dish.
- 尝尝，。Wǒ cháng cháng zhè wǎn tāng, wèidào bú cuò.I had a taste of this soup; it tastes good.
- 尝尝。Qǐng cháng cháng zhège shuǐguǒ.Please taste this fruit.
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