adverb HSK 4
every month · month after month · monthly
Meaning
This is a reduplication pattern where repeating the word 月 (month) creates the meaning of 'every month' or 'each and every month'. It emphasizes the regularity and continuity of something happening monthly without exception.
Usage
月月 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to emphasize consistent monthly occurrences. It's more emphatic than simply saying 每月 (měi yuè). Often used when discussing regular payments, habits, or recurring events that happen reliably every single month.
Examples
- 01他月月都给父母寄钱。.He sends money to his parents every single month.
- 02这家餐厅月月推出新菜品。.This restaurant introduces new dishes month after month.
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Common collocations
- 月月如此like this every month
- 月月都有have it every month
Origin
This follows the Chinese reduplication pattern where repeating a time word (年年, 天天, 月月) creates the meaning of 'every [time unit]'. The repetition adds emphasis to the regularity.