Definition
千万千万 is the reduplicated form of the adverb 千万 (qiān wàn), meaning 'by all means' or 'absolutely must'. It adds extra urgency and emphasis, used in strong requests, warnings, or reminders — usually in imperative sentences. You can think of it as 'please, please' or 'whatever you do, make sure to / don't'. It always appears before the verb it modifies.
adverb
by all meansabsolutely must (emphatic, used for urgent requests or warnings)
Examples
- 千万千万。Nǐ qiān mò yào jìzhù zhè jiàn shì.You absolutely must remember this matter, no matter what.
- 千万千万。Guò mǎlù de shíhou qiān mò xiǎoxīn.Whatever you do, be careful when crossing the street.
- 千万千万。Tā qiān mò bù néng zhīdào zhè jiàn shì.He absolutely must not find out about this.
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