Definition
来来往往 is a reduplicated form of 来往 (to come and go), emphasizing repeated, frequent comings and goings. It describes a busy scene with many people moving about, or two parties seeing each other often. You can use it for crowded places like stations or streets, or for social relationships where visits are frequent.
v.p.
to come and go frequentlyto see each other often (of people or social interactions)
Examples
- 来来往往，。Chēzhàn lǐ lái lái wǎng, rén hěn duō.The station is bustling with people coming and going.
- 来来往往，。Tāmen liǎng jiā lái lái wǎng, chángcháng yìqǐ chīfàn.The two families see each other often and frequently eat together.
- 来来往往，。Jiē shàng lái lái wǎng, fēicháng rènao.The street is bustling with people coming and going, very lively.
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