Definition
涓涓 is a reduplicated literary adverb (r.f.) meaning 'in a slow, steady trickle' — used for water or tears flowing gently and continuously. It appears in formal or poetic contexts, often describing a small stream, a slow drip, or tears that won't stop. You won't hear it in everyday conversation; it belongs to written Chinese, classical-style prose, and nature descriptions.
r.f.
(literary, adverb) trickling slowly and steadilyin a gentle stream
Examples
- 涓涓,。Shān jiān juān juān xī shuǐ, qīngchè jiàn dǐ.A clear mountain stream trickles gently, so clear you can see the bottom.
- 涓涓。Tā de lèishuǐ juān juān ér xià.Her tears trickled down slowly.
- 涓涓。juān juān xì liú huì chéng dà hé.Small trickling streams converge into a great river.
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