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ABB structures consist of two words or phrases that are similar in meaning or sound. It can be used to create a variety of effects, such as emphasis, humor, or vivid imagery.

乱糟糟 (luàn zāo zāo) is a compound word that combines the words 乱 (luàn), the base character, meaning "chaotic" or "messy", 糟糟 (zāo zāo), the intensifier, adding emphasis to the "messiness." It doesn't have a precise translation on its own, but serves to make the word more vivid.

乱-乱糟糟 - messy

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