简简单单 (jiǎn jiǎn chán) — (reduplicated form of 简单) in a very simple and straightforward manner; plain and easy
Definition
Reduplicated form of 简单, meaning 'very simple and straightforward' (a life, a way of doing things). Used like an adjective or adverb — note the pinyin shift on the second 单 (dān → chán) typical of AABB reduplication.
bound form
(reduplicated form of 简单) in a very simple and straightforward mannerplain and easy
Examples
- 简简单单。Wǒ men jiù bǎ zhè jiàn shì jiǎn jiǎn chán dì chǔ lǐ yí xià ba.Let's just handle this matter in a very simple way.
- 简简单单。Shēng huó jiǎn jiǎn chán zuì hǎo.A simple life is best.
- 简简单单。Tā chuān de zǒng shì jiǎn jiǎn chán de.He always dresses very simply.
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