悄 (qiāo) — quiet, silent (bound form)
Definition
悄 (qiāo) is a bound form used only in 悄悄 (quietly) and 静悄悄 (very quiet) — never stands alone. Often pairs with 地 to modify a verb, as in 悄悄地.
bound form
quietsilent (bound form)
Examples
- 。Tā qiāo qiāo de zǒu jìn le fáng jiān.He quietly entered the room.
- 。Jiào shì lǐ jìng qiāo qiāo de.The classroom is very quiet.
- 。Tā qiāo qiāo de gào sù wǒ yí gè mì mì.She quietly told me a secret.
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