B1 · Grammar reference · ASGDHE8S
Reduplication of adjectives One of the charming features of Chinese is reduplication (repeating, or doubling up) of certain words and characters, including adjectives. Reduplication can enhance the descriptive feeling of an adjective.
Structure
Adj. + Adj. + 的 (+ Noun)
A A + 的 (+ Noun)
A A B B + 的 (+ Noun)
AABB + 地 + Verb
Subj. + ABAB
Subj. + AB + 一下
Keywords 的
Used for Expressing quality
Classification Adjectives · HSK3 Examples (18) Add all sentences to My sentences Your face is red. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. The baby's eyes are big. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. The moon is round tonight. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. Her father is tall and fat. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. My little sister is thin and small. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. happy Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. noisy, boisterous Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. pretty Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. comfortable Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. quiet and still Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. We clearly saw him get in the car with a fat man. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. I'd really like to comfortably lie on the couch and watch TV. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. Your mother labored over this meal for two hours, and you aren't going to eat it? Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. 妹妹快过生日了，我打算给她办一个生日派对，热闹热闹。 My little sister's birthday is coming and I plan to throw her a birthday party and have a blast. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. Come on, have a little wine and enjoy yourself. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. Come over here and cool off. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. I'd like to take a walk outside, get some quiet time. Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. Would you like to go get a massage and unwind? Illustrates Reduplication of adjectives with 的. Further resources
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