Definition
一丝丝 is a measure word meaning 'a tiny bit' or 'a trace of'. It's a reduplicated form of 一丝 (yī sī, 'a strand'), which intensifies the sense of smallness — like 'just the slightest bit'. You use it with abstract nouns like 风 ('wind'), 希望 ('hope'), or 感觉 ('feeling') to emphasize minimal quantity or degree. It's more literary and expressive than the plain 一点.
measure word
a tiny bita trace ofa hint of
Examples
- 一丝丝一丝丝。Chuāng wài chuī lái yī sī sīyī sī sī liáng fēng.A trace of cool wind blew in from outside the window.
- 一丝丝一丝丝。Tā xīnli méiyǒu yī sī sīyī sī sī kuìjiù.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 sīyī sī sī wēixiào.A faint smile appeared on her face.
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