死死的

sǐsǐde
adverb #18,193

Meanings

  1. 1 tightly; firmly
  2. 2 rigidly; fixedly

Examples

HSK 7-9
Tā sǐsǐde dīng zhe píngmù.
She stared fixedly at the screen.
HSK 7-9
Tā sǐsǐde zhuāzhù shéngzi bú fàng.
He gripped the rope tightly and wouldn't let go.

Tips

grammar
Reduplicating intensifies the meaning: 死死 = absolutely firmly/rigidly. Adding makes it an adverbial modifier. Common pattern: 死死的 + verb (, , , ).

Stroke Order

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