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in vain; to no purpose; for nothing
HSK 6
Pronunciation
白2
Second tone: rising
白2
Second tone: rising
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Usage in this example
Used as an adverb before a verb to mean in vain or for nothing, such as waiting two hours when someone never appears.
Example sentence
他白白等了两个小时，她始终没有出现。
He waited for two hours in vain; she never showed up.
