Definition
安安静静 is the AABB reduplicated form of 安静 (quiet/peaceful). Unlike the base adjective, this form describes a vivid, ongoing state of quietness and stillness — often used as an adverb (before verbs) or as a stative predicate. It emphasizes the atmosphere or manner of being completely undisturbed, and carries a softer, more descriptive tone than the plain adjective.
r.f.
quiet and peaceful (reduplicated form of 安静, emphasizing a sustained, undisturbed state)
Examples
- 安安静静，。Jiàoshì lǐ ān ān jìng jìng de, dàjiā dōu zài kàn shū.The classroom was very quiet; everyone was reading.
- 安安静静。Tā xǐhuan ān ān jìng jìng de zuò zài hé biān diào yú.He likes to sit quietly by the river fishing.
- ，安安静静。Háizi shuì zháo le, wū lǐ ān ān jìng jìng de.The child fell asleep, and the room was perfectly still.
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