一丝丝 (yī sī sī) — (measure word) a tiny bit, a trace of, a hint of

Definition

A reduplicated form of 一丝 — 'a tiny trace of' (wind, smile, guilt) — that emphasizes the smallness even more than 一丝 alone. Always used as an object or complement, never as a subject.

measure word
a tiny bita trace ofa hint of

Examples

  • 一丝丝一丝丝
    Chuāng wài chuī lái yī sī sī yī sī sī liáng fēng.
    A trace of cool wind blew in from outside the window.
  • 一丝丝一丝丝
    Tā xīn lǐ méi yǒu yī sī sī yī sī sī kuì jiù.
    There wasn't a shred of guilt in his heart.
  • 一丝丝一丝丝
    Tā de liǎn shàng lù chū le yī sī sī yī sī sī wēi xiào.
    A faint smile appeared on her face.

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