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Non-exhaustive lists with 等等 ("deng3deng3")

等 děng děng

Auxiliary words
HSK 3

Structure

A1，A2 ⋯⋯ 等 / 等等 A1，A2 ⋯⋯ 等 + [Category] + Predicate

Translations

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Definition

等等（děng děng）是一个汉语词汇，用于列举事物时表示还有类似的项目没有完全列出，相当于英文的“and so on”或“etc.”。

等等 (děng děng) is a Chinese phrase used after listing items to indicate that there are more similar items not mentioned, equivalent to “and so on” or “etc.” in English.

Usage

“等等”通常放在列举的最后一个项目之后，可以单独使用，也可以与其他词语如“比如”、“例如”等搭配。在口语和书面语中都常见。注意：在正式文体中有时会用“等”单字代替。

“等等” is typically placed after the last item in a list, and can be used alone or with words like “比如” (for example) or “例如” (for instance). It is common in both spoken and written Chinese. In formal writing, the single character “等” is sometimes used instead.

Examples

  • 1 我喜欢吃水果，比如苹果、香蕉、橘子等等。 (I like to eat fruits, such as apples, bananas, oranges, etc.)
  • 2 会议讨论了市场策略、产品开发、预算等等问题。 (The meeting discussed issues such as marketing strategy, product development, budget, etc.)
  • 3 他爱好广泛，喜欢看电影、听音乐、打篮球等等。 (He has a wide range of hobbies, including watching movies, listening to music, playing basketball, etc.)
  • 4 请准备好护照、签证、机票等等旅行文件。 (Please prepare travel documents such as passport, visa, plane ticket, etc.)
  • 5 这家店卖各种文具，有笔、本子、尺子等等。 (This store sells various stationery items, including pens, notebooks, rulers, etc.)

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