Definition
一对对 is a reduplicated measure word meaning 'in pairs' or 'pair by pair'. It emphasizes that multiple items or people come in matched pairs, often describing lovers, eyes, or symmetrical objects. Unlike 一对 (one pair), 一对对 focuses on the repeated appearance of pairs, creating a vivid sequential or distributive effect.
classifier
in pairspair after pairused for multiple instances of paired items or people
Examples
- 一对对。Guǎngchǎng shàng yǒu yī duì duì qínglǚ zài sànbù.In the square, there are couples in pairs taking a walk.
- 一对对。Tā huà le yī duì duì xiàomīmī de yǎnjīng.She drew pairs of smiling eyes.
- 一对对。yī duì duì xīnrén chuān zhe lǐfú zǒu jìn lǐtáng.Brides and grooms in pairs, wearing formal attire, walked into the hall.
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