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三三两两 (sān sān liǎng liǎng)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

In small groups or in pairs; scattered here and there.

Definition (中文解释)

三个两个地在一起。形容人数不多。

Derivation (典故出处)

宋·郭茂倩《乐府诗集》卷四十七引晋人《娇女》诗鱼行不独自,三三两两俱。”宋·辛弃疾《念奴娇·双陆》词袖手旁观初未说,两两三三而已。”

Example (造句示例)

The students came into the classroom in twos and threes.