Definition
阳阳 is a literary reduplicative form meaning 'satisfied and contented'. It appears in classical Chinese texts and formal writing, and is rarely used in modern spoken Chinese. Unlike the common word 满意 (mǎnyì), 阳阳 carries a classical, poetic tone.
r.f.
(literary, reduplicative) satisfied and contented
Examples
- 阳阳。Tā de liǎn shàng lùchū yáng yang de xiàoróng.A satisfied smile appeared on his face.
- 阳阳。Lǎorén guòzhe yáng yang de shēnghuó.The old man lives a contented life.
- 阳阳，。Tā xīnzhōng yáng yang, wú suǒ yù qiú.His heart is content, with no desires.
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