男男女女 (nán nán nǚ nǚ) — men and women (in large numbers), people of all kinds
Definition
A reduplicated bound form meaning crowds of men and women together, emphasizing many people of both kinds. Used in descriptive writing, not as a stand-alone noun.
bound form
men and women (in large numbers)people of all kinds
Examples
- 男男女女，。Jiē shàng nán nán nǚ nǚ, rè nao jí le.The street was full of people, men and women, extremely lively.
- 男男女女，。Guǎng chǎng shàng nán nán nǚ nǚ, dà jiā dōu zài tiào wǔ.The square was crowded with men and women, all dancing.
- 男男女女，，。Gōng yuán lǐ nán nán nǚ nǚ, yǒu de sàn bù, yǒu de liáo tiān.In the park, men and women were everywhere — some walking, some chatting.
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