深深 (shēn shēn) — deeply, profoundly, sincerely
Definition
A reduplicated bound adverb intensifying 深 ('deep'): used before verbs like 爱, 相信, 吸气 to mean 'deeply, sincerely' or 'deeply, fully' (e.g. 深吸一口气). It modifies the verb and never stands alone.
bound form
deeplyprofoundlysincerely
Examples
- 深深。Wǒ shēn shēn ài tā.I deeply love her.
- 深深。Wǒ shēn shēn xiāng xìn nǐ de huà.I deeply believe your words.
- 深深。Tā shēn shēn xī le yì kǒu qì.He took a deep breath.
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