阵阵

陣陣

zhènzhèn

adverb #25,289

Meanings

1 wave after wave
2 in gusts
3 wave upon wave (of sounds, smells, sensations)

Characters

a burst/spell of; battle formation

reduplicated: wave after wave

Examples

阵阵花香飘来，令人心旷神怡。

Zhènzhèn huā xiāng piāo lái, lìng rén xīn kuàng shén yí.

Waves of floral fragrance drifted over, refreshing the mind.

远处传来阵阵鼓声。

Yuǎnchù chuán lái zhènzhèn gǔshēng.

Waves of drumbeats came from the distance.

Tips

grammar

阵阵 is the reduplicated form of 阵 (a spell/burst of something). Reduplication here creates a rhythmic, wave-like repetition suitable for sensory descriptions: sounds, smells, winds.

Stroke Order

阵 zhèn