Definition
香香 is a reduplicated form of 香 (xiāng, 'fragrant/delicious/sound sleep'). As a reduplicative (r.f.), it adds a lively, colloquial tone. It's used in two main contexts: describing food as delicious (often in child-directed speech or casual compliments), and describing a deep, satisfying sleep (睡得很香). The reduplication softens the adjective and makes it more vivid.
r.f.
(colloquial) delicioustasty(colloquial) sound (of sleep)deeply and peacefully
Examples
- 香香!Māma zuò de cài zhēn xiāng xiāng!Mom's cooking is really delicious!
- 香香。Bǎobao shuì de hěn xiāng xiāng.The baby is sleeping soundly.
- 香香。Zhè wǎn miàn chī qǐlai xiāng xiāng de.This bowl of noodles tastes delicious.
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