一下下 (yī xià xià) — (colloquial measure word) a tiny little while; just a moment (emphatic)
Definition
一下下 (yīxiàxià) is the cute, child-like reduplication of 一下, used for a very brief moment or a tiny amount. It's more emphatic and softer than plain 一下 — common in casual speech, especially with kids.
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(colloquial measure word) a tiny little whilejust a moment (emphatic)
Examples
- 一下下，。Nǐ děng wǒ yī xià xià, wǒ mǎ shàng lái.Wait for me just a moment, I'll be right there.
- 一下下。Zhè bǎ yǐ zi yáo yī xià xià jiù wěn le.This chair will be steady after just a tiny wobble.
- 一下下。Zán men xiū xi yī xià xià zài jì xù ba.Let's take just a short break and then continue.
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