Definition
圆圆 is the reduplicated form of the adjective 圆 (round). Reduplication of adjectives in Chinese (AA pattern) adds a vivid, affectionate, or descriptive quality, often implying "nice and round" or "pleasantly round". It is commonly used with 的 (e.g., 圆圆的脸 'a round face') or as a predicate (她的脸圆圆的 'her face is round'). This form is more informal and expressive than the single character 圆.
r.f.
round (reduplicated form, vivid/affectionate description)
Examples
- 。Tā yǒu yì zhāng yuán yuán de liǎn.She has a round face.
- ,。Zhège píngguǒ yuán yuán de, kàn qǐlái hěn hǎochī.This apple is round and looks delicious.
- ,。Yuèliang yuán yuán de, xiàng yí gè dà pánzi.The moon is round, like a big plate.
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