Definition
鼓鼓 is a stative verb meaning 'to bulge' or 'to be swollen', often used to describe pockets, bags, or cheeks that are full and protruding. It is the reduplicated form of 鼓, which adds a sense of intensity or vividness. In usage, it can appear with 着 to indicate an ongoing state, or with 了 for a completed action.
v
to bulgeto swell(stative verb) to be full and protruding
Examples
- 鼓鼓，。Tā de kǒudài gǔ gǔ zhe, lǐmiàn zhuāng mǎn le yìngbì.His pockets are bulging, filled with coins.
- 鼓鼓，。Tā gǔ gǔ le liǎnjiá, chuī miè le làzhú.She puffed out her cheeks and blew out the candle.
- 鼓鼓，。Shūbāo gǔ gǔ zhe, tā bēi de hěn chīlì.The backpack is bulging, and he carries it with difficulty.
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