死死的 (sǐ sǐ de) — (adverb) tightly, firmly, fixedly; with great force or determination
Definition
Adverbial phrase meaning 'tightly, firmly, fixedly' — emphasizes force or determination in how an action is done. Always reduplicated as 死死地 before a verb.
adverb
tightlyfirmlyfixedlywith great force or determination
Examples
- 死死的。Tā sǐ sǐ de dì zhuā zhù shéng zi bú fàng.He held the rope tightly and wouldn't let go.
- 死死的。Tā sǐ sǐ de dì dīng zhe nà ge mò shēng rén.She stared fixedly at that stranger.
- 死死的。Nǐ yào sǐ sǐ de jì zhù zhè ge jiào xùn.You must remember this lesson firmly.
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