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One way to intensify [[adjectives]] is to reduplicate them. This creates a sense of "really" or "very", and makes the descriptive power of the adjective stronger.
 
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'''Note:''' The "AABB" pattern for reduplication of two-syllable adjectives contrasts with the "ABAB" pattern for reduplication of two-syllable verbs.
 
'''Note:''' The "AABB" pattern for reduplication of two-syllable adjectives contrasts with the "ABAB" pattern for reduplication of two-syllable verbs.
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== Sources and further reading ==

Revision as of 09:20, 16 May 2012

Basic patterns

One way to intensify adjectives is to reduplicate them. This creates a sense of "really" or "very", and makes the descriptive power of the adjective stronger.

Adj + Adj + 的

In most Chinese textbooks and grammar books, this is known as the "AA" pattern. For example:

  • 外面 冷冷的。
  • 你的 脸 红红的。
  • 天气 热热的。

If the adjective has more than one character, then you should repeat each character individually. This is known as the "AABB" pattern. Examples:

  • 高高兴兴
  • 舒舒服服
  • 糊糊涂涂

Note: The "AABB" pattern for reduplication of two-syllable adjectives contrasts with the "ABAB" pattern for reduplication of two-syllable verbs.

See also

Sources and further reading

Books

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