Definition
结结巴巴 is a reduplicated four-character phrase (AABB pattern) that describes speaking in a halting, stammering manner — often because of nervousness, hesitation, or a speech impediment. It can be used as an adverb (∼地) before a verb of speaking, or as a predicate adjective (∼的) after the subject. The POS label 'v.p.' reflects that it functions like a stative verb or verb phrase in Chinese grammar.
v.p.
stammeringhaltingly (describing speech)
Examples
- 结结巴巴，。Tā shuōhuà jiē jiē bā ba de, tīng qǐlai hěn jǐnzhāng.He speaks haltingly; it sounds like he's very nervous.
- 结结巴巴，。Tā jiē jiē bā ba de jiěshì le bàntiān, dàjiā cái míngbai.He explained haltingly for a long time before everyone understood.
- 结结巴巴，。Bié jiē jiē bā ba de, màn man shuō.Don't stammer; speak slowly.
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