Definition
认认真真 is the reduplicated form of 认真 (rèn zhēn, 'serious/careful'). The AABB pattern intensifies the meaning, emphasizing thoroughness, conscientiousness, and attention to detail. It can be used as an adjective (with 的) or adverb (with 地) to describe how someone does something.
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seriouslycarefullyconscientiously (emphasizing thoroughness)
Examples
- 认认真真，。Tā zuòshì zǒngshì rèn rèn zhēn zhēn de, cóng bù mǎhu.He always does things carefully, never sloppily.
- 认认真真。Lǎoshī yāoqiú wǒmen rèn rèn zhēn zhēn de wánchéng zuòyè.The teacher asked us to finish the homework carefully.
- 认认真真。Tā rèn rèn zhēn zhēn de dú wán le nà běn shū.She read that book thoroughly.
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