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买买
mǎimǎi
Description
"买买"不是一个正式的词，通常是"买"这个字重复说，表示要去买东西。
"买买" is not a formal word; it usually repeats the character "买" to indicate going shopping.
人们常常开玩笑说"买买买"，意思是很想买很多东西。
People often joke by saying "买买买", meaning they really want to buy a lot of things.
Meanings
买mǎi
to buy; to purchase
我想买一杯咖啡。
I want to buy a cup of coffee.
买买买mǎimǎimǎi
(slang) to shop a lot; go on a shopping spree
发工资了，我要去买买买！
It's payday, I'm going shopping!
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Notes
- Nuance
买买买 is popular internet slang, often used humorously about impulsive online shopping.
- Etymology
reduplication of 买 (to buy); the tripled form 买买买 is the common set phrase.
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