死死 (sǐ sǐ) — firmly, tightly, stubbornly (adverb, connoting persistence or desperation)
Definition
死死 is a bound adverb meaning 'firmly / tightly / fixedly' — it must be attached to a verb (often before it or marked with 的) to intensify a persistent, desperate action.
bound form
firmlytightlystubbornly (adverb, connoting persistence or desperation)
Examples
- 死死。Tā sǐ sǐ zhuā zhù shéng zi bú fàng.He held onto the rope tightly and wouldn't let go.
- 。Tā sǐ sǐ de dīng zhe diàn nǎo píng mù.She stared fixedly at the computer screen.
- 死死，。Tā sǐ sǐ yǎo zhù zuǐ chún, yì shēng bù kēng.He bit his lip tightly and didn't utter a word.
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