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Description

“徐”这个字有“慢慢地”的意思,但是现在很少单独用,多用在“徐徐”这个词里。

The character "徐" means "slowly," but it is now rarely used alone and is mostly found in the word "徐徐."

它也是一个常见的姓。

It is also a common surname.

Meanings

slowly; gently

风徐徐地吹过来。

The wind blows gently.

a Chinese surname (Xu)

我的老师姓徐。

My teacher's surname is Xu.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    徐 is literary/formal for 'slow'; everyday speech uses 慢 instead.

  • Usage

    rarely stands alone today except in the reduplicated form 徐徐 or as a surname.

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