Definitions
- 1. intermittent
- 2. off and on
- 3. discontinuous
- 4. stop-go
- 5. stammering
- 6. disjointed
- 7. inarticulate
Usage notes
Collocations
断断续续 often pairs with verbs like 下 (rain), 说 (speak), or 进行 (proceed), e.g., 雨断断续续地下着.
Formality
Mostly used in neutral or informal contexts; in formal writing, 时断时续 (shí duàn shí xù) is preferred.
Example Sentences
1 shown他 断断续续 地学习中文。
He learns Chinese off and on.
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