Definition
死死地 is an adverb meaning 'tightly', 'firmly', or 'relentlessly'. It often modifies verbs like 抓住 (grab), 盯着 (stare), or 缠住 (pester) to indicate that the action is done with great force or without letting go. The reduplication of 死 adds intensity.
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tightlyfirmlyunyieldingly(stare) fixedly
Examples
- 死死地。Tā sǐ sǐ de zhuā zhù wǒ de shǒu bú fàng.He held my hand tightly and wouldn't let go.
- 死死地。Tā sǐ sǐ de dīng zhe nàgè mòshēngrén.She stared fixedly at that stranger.
- 死死地。Dírén bèi wǒmen sǐ sǐ de wéi zhù le.The enemy was tightly surrounded by us.
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