Definition
美美 is the reduplicated form of 美, used as an adverb meaning 'to one's heart's content' or 'in a satisfying/rewarding way'. It often appears before a verb with the adverbial suffix 地, as in 美美地睡一觉 ('have a sound sleep') or 美美地吃一顿 ('enjoy a hearty meal'). You can also use it to describe doing something in a beautiful or elaborate manner.
adverb
to one's heart's contentsoundlybeautifully (dressed, decorated, etc.)
Examples
- 美美。Tā zuótiān měi měi de shuì le yí jiào.She had a sound sleep yesterday.
- 美美。Wǒmen měi měi de chī le yí dùn huǒguō.We enjoyed a hearty hotpot meal.
- 美美。Fángjiān bèi měi měi de zhuāngshì le yì fān.The room was beautifully decorated.
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