HSK 5
A来A去
Verb reduplication structure with '来去': A来A去
Explanation
This structure is used to emphasize an action repeated many times, often with a nuance of bewilderment, hesitation, or prolonged duration without result. 'A' is a verb, repeated twice with '来' and '去' inserted in between, like '想来想去' (think back and forth) or '讨论来讨论去' (discuss over and over). It can also describe continuous movement, for example, '飞来飞去' (fly back and forth).
Examples
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The grammar point “A来A去” (Verb reduplication structure with '来去': A来A去) is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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