Definition
短短 is the reduplicated form of the adjective 短 (short). When adjectives are reduplicated in Chinese, they often convey a vivid or intensified meaning. 短短 specifically emphasizes that something is very short in duration or length, often with a sense of surprise or contrast (e.g., 'just a few days,' 'a very short distance'). It is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively, and carries a more literary or descriptive tone than the plain 短.
r.f.
(reduplicated adjective) very shortbrief (especially of time or distance)
Examples
- 短短，。duǎn duǎn jǐ tiān nèi, tā jiù xuéhuì le yóuyǒng.In just a few short days, he learned how to swim.
- 短短，。Zhè tiáo lù suīrán duǎn duǎn, dàn fēngjǐng hěn měi.Although this road is very short, the scenery is beautiful.
- 短短，。duǎn duǎn yìshēng zhōng, tā zuò le hěnduō yǒu yìyì de shì.In his very short life, he did many meaningful things.
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