Reduplication of verbs Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of reduplicating verbs?
A
(a) to make as sentence sound casual or informal, (b) to indicate that the action is of very short duration, or (c) to imply that the action was done for the purpose of trying something out
2
Q
How are monosyllabic verbs reduplicated?
A
In the pattern AA or A一A.
3
Q
How are disyllabic verbs reduplicated?
A
ABAB
4
Q
This pair of shoes, could I just try them out?
A
这双鞋，我可以试试吗？
5
Q
I’d like to buy a computer. Could you just show me (a few).
A
我想买个电脑。你给我介绍介绍？
6
Q
On Sunday I watched a bit of TV at home, listened to a bit of music, had a rest…
A
我星期天在家看看电视，听听音乐，休息休息。。。
