Reduplication of adjectives Flashcards
1
Q
What is the effect of reduplicating adjectives?
A
(a) to intensify the meaning of the adjective
2
Q
In what pattern are monosyllabic and disyllabic adjectives reduplicated?
A
AA or AABB
3
Q
How are reduplicated (a) monosyllabic and (b) disyllabic adjectives made into adverbs?
A
(a) reduplicated monosyllabic adjectives may be followed by 地, and (b) reduplicated disyllabic adjectives must be followed by 地
