Definition
绵绵 is a reduplicated adjective (AABB form from 绵) meaning 'continuous, unbroken, endless'. It is typically used in literary or descriptive contexts to describe slow, steady, or lingering processes such as drizzling rain (绵绵细雨), deep affection (情意绵绵), or persistent thoughts. It often appears in four-character expressions and carries a gentle, subtle tone.
r.f.
continuousunbroken (of rain, affection, thoughts, etc.)
Examples
- 绵绵。Chuāng wài shì mián mián de xì yǔ.Outside the window is a continuous drizzle.
- 绵绵。Tā xīn zhōng chōngmǎn le mián mián de sīniàn.His heart is filled with endless longing.
- 绵绵。Zhè zhǒng qíngyì mián mián de gǎnjué ràng rén nán wàng.This feeling of perpetual affection is unforgettable.
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