点点滴滴 (diǎn diǎn dī dī) — small bits and pieces; tiny details; bit by bit; gradually (of accumulating or experiencing)
Definition
Refers to small, scattered bits and the gradual way they accumulate (memories, details, experiences). Always used as a bound phrase, never alone.
bound form
small bits and piecestiny detailsbit by bitgradually (of accumulating or experiencing)
Examples
- 点点滴滴。Shēng huó zhōng de diǎn diǎn dī dī dōu hěn zhí dé zhēn xī.Every small detail in life is worth cherishing.
- ，点点滴滴。Tā jì zhù le lǎo shī shuō de měi yí jù huà, diǎn diǎn dī dī dōu bú fàng guò.He remembered every word the teacher said, not missing a single detail.
- 点点滴滴。Zhī shi shì kào diǎn diǎn dī dī jī lěi qǐ lái de.Knowledge is accumulated bit by bit.
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