Definition
慢悠悠 is a reduplicated adjective/adverb that describes a slow, relaxed, and unhurried manner. You can use it before a verb (e.g., 慢悠悠地走 'walk leisurely') or as a predicate (e.g., 他走路慢悠悠的 'He walks slowly and leisurely'). The reduplication softens the tone and adds a vivid, descriptive feel.
v.p.
leisurelyunhurriedly (describing a slow, relaxed manner)
Examples
- 慢悠悠，。Tā màn yōu yōu de zǒu guòlái, yìdiǎn yě bù zháojí.He walked over unhurriedly, not anxious at all.
- ，慢悠悠。Lǎorén zuò zài shù xià, màn yōu yōu de hē zhe chá.The old man sat under the tree, leisurely drinking tea.
- ，慢悠悠。Bié cuī wǒ, wǒ xǐhuan màn yōu yōu de zuò shìqing.Don't rush me; I like to do things unhurriedly.
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