Definition
阴森森 is a reduplicated adjective (ABB pattern) that describes a place or atmosphere that is dark, cold, and frightening — like a haunted house, a deep forest, or an empty corridor at night. The reduplication intensifies the feeling of gloominess and eeriness. You can use it to describe places, sounds, or even someone's expression.
r.f.
gloomy and eeriedark and creepy
Examples
- 阴森森，。Zhè zuò lǎo fángzi yīn sēn sēn de, méiyǒu rén gǎn jìnqù.This old house is gloomy and eerie; no one dares to go in.
- 阴森森，。Sēnlín lǐ yīn sēn sēn de, ràng rén juéde hěn hàipà.The forest is dark and creepy, making people feel very scared.
- ，阴森森。Tā xiào le yíxià, nà xiàoróng yīn sēn sēn de.He smiled, and that smile was eerie and unsettling.
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