Definition
一颗颗 is a reduplicated classifier pattern (颗 with 一) used to emphasize 'each and every' or 'one by one' for small round objects like pearls, grains, or stars. It often appears before a noun or with 地 as an adverb.
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(reduplicated classifier) each and every (small round object)one by one
Examples
- 一颗颗。Tā dài zhe yī kē kē zhēnzhū xiàngliàn.She is wearing a pearl necklace, each pearl distinct.
- 一颗颗。Tiānkōng zhōng yǒu yī kē kē shǎnliàng de xīngxing.There are shining stars in the sky, each one twinkling.
- 一颗颗一颗颗。Tā yī kē kē de shǔ zhe pánzi lǐ de tángguǒ.He counts the candies in the plate one by one.
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