Definition
热热闹闹 is the reduplicated form of 热闹 (lively). Reduplication in Chinese intensifies the meaning and adds a colloquial, vivid tone. It can be used as a predicate or an adverbial modifier, describing a scene full of noise and excitement.
r.f.
lively and bustling (reduplicated form of 热闹, for emphasis)
Examples
- 热热闹闹，。Jiē shàng rè rè nào nào de, dàjiā dōu zài qìngzhù xīnnián.The streets are bustling with excitement; everyone is celebrating the New Year.
- ，热热闹闹。Chūnjié de shíhou, jiājiā hùhù dōu guò de rè rè nào nào.During Spring Festival, every household celebrates in a lively and bustling way.
- 热热闹闹，。Tāmen bàn le yí gè rè rè nào nào de jùhuì, yāoqǐng le hěn duō péngyou.They hosted a lively party and invited many friends.
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