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叠词
dié​cí

reduplication

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叠词 疊詞 dié​cí
reduplication
A word or phrase formed by repeating characters or syllables (e.g. 匆匆 cōng​cōng, 潺潺 chán​chán, 搀扶搀扶 chān​fú​chān​fú), often used as a rhetorical device to enhance rhythm or for emphasis

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  • 叠字 dié​zì