Reduplication of Nouns/Measure Words

Description

Reduplication of nouns or measure words in Chinese is a linguistic phenomenon where the same noun or measure word is repeated for emphasis or intensity. This repetition serves to emphasize the quantity, extent, or intensity of the noun or measure word.

Examples

• 一会儿一会儿 (yīhuìr yīhuìr) - from time to time
• 一点儿一点儿 (yīdiǎnr yīdiǎnr) - little by little
• 一起一起 (yīqǐ yīqǐ) - together

Key Points

• Reduplication of nouns or measure words is used for emphasis or intensity.
• It emphasizes the quantity, extent, or intensity of the noun or measure word.
• Common examples include repetition of measure words like 一点儿 (yīdiǎnr), 一会儿 (yīhuìr), and 一起 (yīqǐ).