Why are some words used twice?
I have some 豆腐干and on the package it says "香香你的嘴。” first off what exactly does that sentence mean? It seems to be saying that it'll taste good or smell good for you mouth. Second, why is xiang1 (香）used twice in a row? I've seen other sentences with similar repetitions ( 说说， Etc.). Thanks for your help!
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In Chinese, verbs can be reduplicated. The form for reduplicated monosyllabic verbs is "AA' or " A-A". However, the form for reduplicated bisyllabic verbs is "ABAB", and "一“cannot be added between the two syllables of bisyllabic verbs. For example: 看看， 说说，等一等，数一数，介绍介绍，etc.
Reduplicating a verb has the function of implying a short duration for that action or the idea of giving something a try. In this sense, it is similar to adding"一下“ to the verb. --(From NPCR 2)
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不妨參考 我的回答
漢語 動詞 重疊 形式
http://www.italki.com/question/149073?answer-sorting=2
香香你的嘴
香 通常 做 形容詞用
這裡 用作 使動動詞
意指 使你的嘴巴香香的
也就 適用以上 動詞重疊形式 的用法
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It is just a spoken language, and advertising expression. It means that this kind of snacks is yummy. Thx.
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it's one word consisting of two symbols
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Just spoken language。Advertising Creative.广告创意，有的词句并非原先的意思。
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