Definition
徐徐 is a literary, written adverb meaning 'slowly and gently,' often describing natural movements like a breeze or a train. It is more poetic and graceful than 缓慢 (huǎn màn), which is a neutral adjective for 'slow' in everyday speech, and unlike 迟迟 (chí chí), which implies an overdue delay. 徐徐 carries a calm, steady, unhurried feel.
adjective
slowlygentlysteadycalmrelaxed and dignified
Examples
- 徐徐，。Wēifēng xú xú chuī guò, dài lái huāxiāng.A gentle breeze blew by, bringing the scent of flowers.
- 徐徐，。Tā xú xú de jǔ qǐ shǒu, shìyì dàjiā ānjìng.He slowly raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
- 徐徐，。Lièchē xú xú shǐ rù zhàntái, chéngkèmen kāishǐ zhǔnbèi xià chē.The train slowly pulled into the platform, and passengers began to prepare to get off.
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