Definition
推推 is the reduplicated form of the verb 推 (to push). This form indicates that the action is done briefly, lightly, or casually, often as a suggestion or request. It's similar to saying 'give it a push' or 'push a little' in English. The pattern is common for monosyllabic action verbs and is used to soften the tone of a command or express a tentative action.
v
to give a pushto push lightly (reduplicated form indicating brief or tentative action)
Examples
- 推推。Qǐng nǐ tuī tuī zhège xiāngzi.Please give this box a push.
- 推推，。Tā qīngqīng de tuī tuī wǒ, jiào wǒ bié shuōhuà.He gently pushed me, telling me not to speak.
- 推推，。Nǐ tuī tuī mén, kàn yǒu méi yǒu rén.Give the door a push and see if anyone is there.
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