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    Expressing 'quietly' with 静静 (jìngjìng)

    Description & Modification
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    静静 + 地 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adverb 静静 (jìngjìng) means 'quietly' or 'silently.' It is the reduplicated form of 静 and is placed before a verb, often with 地, to describe an action done in a calm, silent manner. The reduplication adds a gentle, descriptive tone to the quietness.

    Examples

    • 她静静地坐在窗边看书。

      tā jìngjìng de zuò zài chuāng biān kàn shū.

      She sat quietly by the window reading a book.

    • 雪静静地落在屋顶上,一点声音都没有。

      xuě jìngjìng de luò zài wūdǐng shàng, yīdiǎn shēngyīn dōu méiyǒu.

      Snow fell quietly on the rooftop, without making a sound.

    • 他静静地听完了我说的话,才开口回答。

      tā jìngjìng de tīng wán le wǒ shuō de huà, cái kāikǒu huídá.

      He listened quietly until I finished speaking, then began to reply.

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