热热闹闹 (rè rè nào nào) — lively and bustling (reduplicated form of 热闹, for emphasis)

Definition

Reduplicated form of 热闹, used as a vivid adverbial or attributive to paint a lively, bustling scene — more emphatic and descriptive than plain 热闹.

bound form
lively and bustling (reduplicated form of 热闹, for emphasis)

Examples

  • 热热闹闹
    Jiē shàng rè rè nào nào de, dà jiā dōu zài qìng zhù xīn nián.
    The streets are bustling with excitement; everyone is celebrating the New Year.
  • 热热闹闹
    Chūn jié de shí hou, jiā jiā hù hù dōu guò dé rè rè nào nào.
    During Spring Festival, every household celebrates in a lively and bustling way.
  • 热热闹闹
    Tā men bàn le yí gè rè rè nào nào de jù huì, yāo qǐng le hěn duō péng you.
    They hosted a lively party and invited many friends.

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