Definition
一根根 is the reduplicated form of the measure word 根 (classifier for long thin objects). The pattern numeral + classifier + classifier (with 一) is used to emphasize that every single object is considered individually, often translated as 'each and every' or 'one by one'. It can function as an adjective-like modifier before a noun (e.g., 放着一根根铅笔) or as an adverb before a verb (often followed by 地).
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(classifier reduplication) each and every (for long thin objects)one by one
Examples
- 一根根。Tā bǎ kuàizi yī gēn gēn de ná le chūlái.He took out the chopsticks one by one.
- 一根根。yī gēn gēn xiāngyān dōu bèi tā diǎnzháo le.Each and every cigarette was lit by him.
- 一根根。Dìshàng fàng zhe yī gēn gēn qiānbǐ.On the floor are pencils placed one by one.
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