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阵阵

陣陣
zhènzhèn
adverb #25,289

Meanings

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

Examples

阵阵花香飘来，令人心旷神怡。
Zhènzhèn huāxiāng piāo lái, lìngrén xīnkuàngshényí.
Waves of floral fragrance drifted over, refreshing the mind.
远处传来阵阵鼓声。
Yuǎnchù chuánlái 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