一根根 (yī gēn gēn) — (classifier reduplication) each and every (for long thin objects); one by one
Definition
Reduplication of the measure word 根, used to emphasize 'one by one' or 'each and every' for long thin objects (chopsticks, cigarettes, pencils). The number 一 adds a sense of progression — going through them individually.
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(classifier reduplication) each and every (for long thin objects)one by one
Examples
- 一根根。Tā bǎ kuài zi yī gēn gēn dì ná le chū lái.He took out the chopsticks one by one.
- 一根根。yī gēn gēn Xiāng yān dōu bèi tā diǎn zháo le.Each and every cigarette was lit by him.
- 一根根。Dì shàng fàng zhe yī gēn gēn qiān bǐ.On the floor are pencils placed one by one.
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