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嘟嘟
dūdū
Description
"嘟嘟"常常用来学动物或车子的声音，比如汽车的喇叭声。
"嘟嘟" is often used to imitate animal or vehicle sounds, like a car horn.
它也可以说一个人生气，嘴巴一直动、小声说话。
It can also describe someone who is angry, moving their mouth and speaking softly.
Meanings
嘟嘟dūdū
sound of a horn, whistle, or beeping
汽车嘟嘟地叫了两声。
The car honked twice.
嘟嘟dūdū
to mutter or grumble under one's breath
他不高兴，嘴里一直嘟嘟。
He was unhappy and kept mumbling.
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Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 嘟, an onomatopoeic character imitating a low tooting or muttering sound.
- Nuance
often playful or childlike; also common in words like 嘟嘟车 (tuk-tuk) and 嘴嘟嘟 (pouting).
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