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    Expressing verb reduplication with 连连 (liánlián)

    Degree & Intensity
    Frequency & Habit

    Structure

    连连 + Verb

    Explanation

    Verb reduplication and adverbs like 连连 (liánlián) are used to express that an action happens repeatedly or continuously. 连连 means 'again and again' or 'repeatedly' and is placed before the verb it modifies. This pattern emphasizes the frequency or insistence of an action.

    Examples

    • 观众们连连鼓掌，演员非常感动。

      guānzhòngmen liánlián gǔzhǎng, yǎnyuán fēicháng gǎndòng.

      The audience applauded again and again, and the performers were very moved.

    • 他连连摇头，表示不同意这个方案。

      tā liánlián yáotóu, biǎoshì bù tóngyì zhège fāng'àn.

      He shook his head repeatedly, indicating he disagreed with the plan.

    • 听到这个好消息，她连连说太好了。

      tīng dào zhège hǎo xiāoxi, tā liánlián shuō tài hǎo le.

      Upon hearing the good news, she said "wonderful" again and again.

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