zing2 zing2整整
Jyutpingzing2 zing2
Yalejíng jíng
Definition
Whole; entire; fully; added before a number to emphasize a large amount or duration.
colloquialnumberstime
How it's used
Emphasizing the magnitude of a number or duration is the primary function of this word. It often conveys a sense of surprise or highlights that the amount is larger than expected. While it functions similarly to 足足, it feels slightly more formal or emphatic in narrative contexts.
Examples
He has been waiting there for a whole two hours.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 整, which means to make, fix, or do. When used as an intensifier for numbers, it must always precede the quantity and its measure word.
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Grammar guides
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