甜蜜蜜 (tián mì mì) — very sweet; sweet (as a taste or feeling)

Definition

甜蜜蜜 is an ABB reduplicated form of the adjective 甜蜜 (sweet), intensifying the meaning to 'very sweet' or 'sweet and lovely'. It is used both literally for food and figuratively for emotions, especially romantic happiness. It is also the title of a famous song by Teresa Teng, making it culturally iconic.

very sweetsweet (as a taste or feeling)

Examples

甜蜜蜜，。
Zhè dàngāo tián mì mì de, zhēn hǎo chī.
This cake is very sweet, really delicious.
，甜蜜蜜。
Tīng dào nǐ de shēngyīn, wǒ xīnli tián mì mì de.
Hearing your voice, my heart feels sweet.
《甜蜜蜜》。
Dèng Lìjūn de 《tián mì mì》 shì jīngdiǎn lǎo gē.
Teresa Teng's 'Sweet Sweet' is a classic old song.

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