Definition
狠狠 is an adverb that intensifies the manner of an action, meaning 'ruthlessly', 'fiercely', 'firmly', or 'resolutely'. It always appears before the verb it modifies, often in contexts of criticism, punishment, or strong determination. Unlike the English glosses which are adjectives, 狠狠 is strictly adverbial — you cannot use it to describe a noun directly.
r.f.
ruthlesslyfiercelyfirmlyresolutely (adverb modifying a verb)
Examples
- 狠狠。Tā hěn hěn de pīpíng le nàge xuéshēng.He criticized that student harshly.
- 狠狠。Tā hěn hěn de dèng le wǒ yì yǎn.She gave me a fierce glare.
- 狠狠。Jiàoliàn hěn hěn de xùnchì le duìyuán.The coach berated the team members severely.
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