When you want to describe an action that someone does secretly or quietly, like sneaking around, you can use 偷偷地 (tōutōu de).
Think of it like tiptoeing so nobody hears you, or looking at something quickly when no one is watching. The '地' at the end tells us it's describing how an action is done.
So, if someone is doing something in a 'stealthy' or 'secretive' way, you can use 偷偷地 before the verb.
When you want to describe an action that's done secretly or quietly, 偷偷地 (tōutōu de) is the adverb you need. Think of it as doing something "on the sly" or "behind someone's back."
For example, if someone is eating a snack without wanting others to see, they are eating 偷偷地. It emphasizes the discreet nature of the action, often with a hint of not wanting to be discovered. This phrase is very common in everyday conversation to describe subtle or hidden actions.
When you use 偷偷地 (tōutōude), you're talking about doing something discreetly, so others don't notice. It often suggests a bit of secrecy or even a mischievous intent.
Think of it as moving or acting without drawing attention, like sneaking a cookie when no one is looking or secretly planning a surprise party.
It emphasizes the quiet, hidden nature of the action. This adverb helps describe actions that are meant to be kept private or are done in a way that avoids detection.
It's very common in everyday conversation to describe actions done 'on the sly' or 'behind someone's back'.
§ What does 偷偷地 mean and when do people use it?
The Chinese adverb “偷偷地” (tōutōude) directly translates to “stealthily,” “secretly,” or “on the sly.” It describes an action done quietly, cautiously, and often without letting others know. Think about situations where you need to do something without being noticed, or when you want to keep an action private. That's when 偷偷地 comes in handy.
- DEFINITION
- Stealthily; in a cautious and surreptitious manner. It emphasizes secrecy and the avoidance of detection.
You'll frequently hear and use 偷偷地 when someone is trying to hide their actions, surprise someone, or avoid causing a disturbance. It's about the manner in which an action is performed, implying a lack of openness or a desire for discretion. It can be used for both innocent and not-so-innocent actions. For example, a child might secretly eat a cookie, or someone might secretly leave a note.
他偷偷地看了我一眼。(Tā tōutōude kànle wǒ yī yǎn.)
This sentence means, “He secretly (or stealthily) glanced at me.” The use of 偷偷地 tells you that the glance wasn't open or direct; it was done in a way he hoped I wouldn't notice, or at least not openly acknowledge.
她偷偷地把糖果藏起来了。(Tā tōutōude bǎ tángguǒ cáng qǐláile.)
Here, “She stealthily hid the candy.” This implies she didn't want others to know where she put them, perhaps to save them for herself or to surprise someone later.
Consider these common scenarios where 偷偷地 fits perfectly:
- When someone is doing something they shouldn't, or that they think others might disapprove of.
- When someone is trying to create a surprise.
- When someone is being shy or hesitant.
- When someone is observing something or someone without wanting to be seen.
It's important to note that while it implies secrecy, it doesn't always carry a negative connotation. A child might 偷偷地 give a flower to their mom, which is a sweet gesture. The context will usually tell you if the secrecy is innocent or mischievous.
小猫偷偷地溜进了厨房。(Xiǎo māo tōutōude liū jìnle chúfáng.)
“The kitten stealthily snuck into the kitchen.” Here, it just describes the cat's quiet movement, likely to avoid being caught or simply because cats move that way. No negative judgment is necessarily implied.
他们偷偷地交换了礼物。(Tāmen tōutōude jiāohuànle lǐwù.)
“They secretly exchanged gifts.” This suggests they wanted to keep the exchange private, perhaps a surprise for others or a special moment between themselves.
In summary, when you want to express that an action was done in a quiet, discreet, or clandestine way, 偷偷地 is your go-to adverb. It adds a layer of nuance to verbs, indicating that the action wasn't open or obvious, but rather done with an element of stealth or secrecy. Pay attention to the context to understand the full implication behind its use.
How Formal Is It?
"特工秘密地潜入了敌方基地。(The agent secretly infiltrated the enemy base.)"
"她悄悄地离开了房间，不想打扰任何人。(She quietly left the room, not wanting to disturb anyone.)"
"他偷偷摸摸地吃了饼干，以为没人看到。(He stealthily ate the cookies, thinking no one saw.)"
"小猫悄悄咪咪地走过来，想偷吃鱼。(The kitten stealthily walked over, wanting to secretly eat the fish.)"
"老板不在，大家都在摸鱼。(The boss isn't here, everyone is slacking off/stealthily doing nothing.)"
Fun Fact
The character 偷 (tōu) often implies a negative connotation of taking something without permission, but when combined with 地 (de) to form 偷偷地 (tōutōude), it focuses purely on the manner of action rather than the morality of the act itself. It can describe a wide range of actions, from playfully secretive to genuinely illicit.
Pronunciation Guide
- Tones (all falling-rising)
Difficulty Rating
Short and common characters.
Short and common characters.
Pronunciation is straightforward.
Clear and distinct sounds.
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Examples by Level
他偷偷地走了。
He left stealthily.
我偷偷地吃糖。
I secretly eat candy.
她偷偷地看书。
She secretly reads a book.
小猫偷偷地跑了。
The kitten stealthily ran away.
他们偷偷地说话。
They secretly talk.
我偷偷地笑了。
I secretly smiled.
他偷偷地打开门。
He stealthily opened the door.
孩子偷偷地玩手机。
The child secretly plays with the phone.
小猫偷偷地走进厨房。
The kitten stealthily walked into the kitchen.
他偷偷地看了一眼手机。
He secretly glanced at his phone.
孩子们偷偷地吃糖果。
The children secretly ate candy.
我偷偷地把礼物藏起来。
I stealthily hid the gift.
她偷偷地笑了。
She secretly smiled.
那只狗偷偷地溜走了。
That dog stealthily slipped away.
他们偷偷地交换了眼神。
They secretly exchanged glances.
老师走进来，学生们偷偷地说话。
When the teacher came in, the students secretly talked.
小猫偷偷地溜进了厨房，希望能找到一些吃的。
The kitten stealthily snuck into the kitchen, hoping to find something to eat.
她偷偷地看了一眼手表，生怕被老师发现她在走神。
She secretly glanced at her watch, afraid the teacher would catch her daydreaming.
他总是偷偷地帮助有困难的同学，不求回报。
He always secretly helps classmates in need, expecting nothing in return.
孩子们偷偷地商量着，想给妈妈一个惊喜。
The children secretly discussed their plan to give their mom a surprise.
夜深人静的时候，他偷偷地打开了电脑玩游戏。
Late at night, when everyone was asleep, he secretly turned on the computer to play games.
她偷偷地把零食藏在书包里，不想被父母看到。
She stealthily hid the snacks in her backpack, not wanting her parents to see them.
为了不打扰别人，他偷偷地把门关上了。
To avoid disturbing others, he quietly closed the door.
他偷偷地喜欢上了班级里最安静的那个女孩。
He secretly fell for the quietest girl in the class.
小猫偷偷地溜进了厨房，希望能找到一些吃的。
The kitten stealthily snuck into the kitchen, hoping to find something to eat.
偷偷地 (tōutōude) acts as an adverb modifying the verb 溜进 (liūjìn - snuck into).
他偷偷地看了一眼手表，生怕会议迟到。
He secretly glanced at his watch, afraid of being late for the meeting.
偷偷地 (tōutōude) precedes the verb 看 (kàn - to look/glance).
孩子们偷偷地把糖果藏了起来，不让大人发现。
The children stealthily hid the candies, so the adults wouldn't find them.
偷偷地 (tōutōude) describes the manner of hiding (藏起来 - cáng qǐlái).
她偷偷地送给了我一份礼物，让我非常惊喜。
She secretly gave me a gift, which surprised me greatly.
Here, 偷偷地 (tōutōude) modifies 送给 (sònggěi - to give as a gift).
学生们在考试中偷偷地交换答案，被老师发现了。
The students stealthily exchanged answers during the exam, and were discovered by the teacher.
偷偷地 (tōutōude) describes the illicit act of exchanging (交换 - jiāohuàn).
我偷偷地把他的手机藏起来，想给他一个惊喜。
I secretly hid his phone, wanting to give him a surprise.
偷偷地 (tōutōude) modifies 藏起来 (cáng qǐlái - to hide something away).
服务员偷偷地在账单上多加了一笔费用，希望顾客不会注意到。
The waiter stealthily added an extra charge to the bill, hoping the customer wouldn't notice.
偷偷地 (tōutōude) modifies 多加 (duōjiā - to add extra).
他偷偷地观察着窗外的一切，不想被人发现。
He stealthily observed everything outside the window, not wanting to be discovered.
偷偷地 (tōutōude) modifies the verb 观察 (guānchá - to observe).
Often Confused With
This is a reduplication, an idiom meaning 'stealthily' or 'on the sly', often with a stronger implication of doing something shady or mischievous. '偷偷地' is the simpler adverb.
This phrase means 'behind people's backs' or 'without letting others know', focusing on the concealment from others, similar to '暗地里' but more idiomatic.
This idiom means 'to take advantage of someone's unpreparedness'. While it involves a form of stealth or surprise, it's about seizing an opportunity when others aren't ready, rather than just acting stealthily.
Grammar Patterns
Idioms & Expressions
"掩耳盗铃 (yǎn'ěr Dào Líng)"
Literally: 'to cover one's ears while stealing a bell.' Figuratively: to deceive oneself; to bury one's head in the sand.
他以为没人知道他偷偷地抽烟，真是掩耳盗铃。
neutral"做贼心虚 (zuò zéi xīn xū)"
Literally: 'a thief with a guilty conscience.' Figuratively: to have a guilty conscience; to be nervous because one has done wrong.
他偷偷地看了我一眼，做贼心虚地避开了。
neutral"神不知鬼不觉 (shén bù zhī guǐ bù jué)"
Literally: 'gods don't know, ghosts don't perceive.' Figuratively: unbeknownst to anyone; without anyone knowing.
他神不知鬼不觉地把文件拿走了。
neutral"暗度陈仓 (àn dù Chén Cāng)"
Literally: 'secretly cross Chencang.' Figuratively: to do something in the sly; to take a roundabout route to achieve a goal.
他们偷偷地准备着惊喜，真是暗度陈仓。
neutral"悄无声息 (qiǎo wú shēng xī)"
Quietly; without a sound.
她悄无声息地走出了房间。
neutral"东躲西藏 (dōng duǒ xī cáng)"
Literally: 'hide east, hide west.' Figuratively: to hide everywhere; to be on the run.
他偷偷地躲起来，东躲西藏地避开追捕。
neutral"鬼鬼祟祟 (guǐ guǐ suì suì)"
Sneaky; furtive; surreptitious.
他鬼鬼祟祟地在门外张望。
neutral"偷偷摸摸 (tōu tōu mō mō)"
Stealthily; furtively; on the sly.
他们总是偷偷摸摸地谈恋爱。
neutral"不声不响 (bù shēng bù xiǎng)"
Quietly; without a sound or word.
他不声不响地把事情办好了。
neutral"避人耳目 (bì rén ěr mù)"
Literally: 'to avoid people's ears and eyes.' Figuratively: to avoid public attention; to do something covertly.
他偷偷地做了很多事情，为了避人耳目。
neutralEasily Confused
Both '偷偷地' and '悄悄地' convey the idea of doing something quietly or secretly. The main confusion lies in the nuance of intent.
'悄悄地' emphasizes quietness and softness, often without a negative connotation. It simply means to do something without making noise or drawing attention. '偷偷地' implies a secretive, clandestine, or even mischievous intent, often suggesting that the action is not meant to be known by others.
他悄悄地离开了房间。(He quietly left the room.)
Both terms suggest an action done in secret. The confusion arises from their scope and the implications of the secrecy.
'暗地里' usually refers to something done behind the scenes or in private, often with an implication of being concealed from public knowledge or scrutiny. It can be more about the location or manner of the action. '偷偷地' focuses more on the stealthy *way* the action is performed by an individual, often to avoid being seen or heard in a direct sense.
他们暗地里进行交易。(They conducted the transaction in secret/behind the scenes.)
Like '暗地里', '私下' refers to something done in private, which can be similar to the secretive nature of '偷偷地'.
'私下' means privately or in private, emphasizing a lack of public involvement or official capacity. It often relates to discussions or arrangements between individuals. '偷偷地' specifically describes the *manner* of an action – doing it stealthily and quietly to avoid detection.
我们私下谈谈吧。(Let's talk privately.)
This is a direct adverbial form of 'secret', making it very similar to '偷偷地' in meaning.
'秘密地' means secretly, focusing on the fact that the information or action is a secret. While '偷偷地' also implies secrecy, it strongly emphasizes the *stealthy and surreptitious manner* of the action itself, often with a physical component of trying not to be seen or heard. '秘密地' can be about keeping something confidential without necessarily involving physical stealth.
他秘密地调查这件事。(He secretly investigated this matter.)
Similar to '悄悄地', '悄然' also conveys quietness and suddenness, sometimes leading to confusion with the 'stealth' aspect of '偷偷地'.
'悄然' means quietly, silently, or suddenly and quietly. It often describes things happening subtly or unnoticed, sometimes with a poetic or literary feel. It emphasizes the lack of sound or attention. '偷偷地' is more about the intentional, secretive action of a person trying to avoid detection.
时间悄然流逝。(Time quietly slips away.)
Sentence Patterns
Subj. + 偷偷地 + Verb
他偷偷地走了。(Tā tōutōude zǒu le.) - He stealthily left.
Subj. + 偷偷地 + Verb + Obj.
她偷偷地看我。(Tā tōutōude kàn wǒ.) - She stealthily looked at me.
Subj. + 偷偷地 + Verb + complement of result
他偷偷地把糖吃完了。(Tā tōutōude bǎ táng chī wán le.) - He secretly finished eating the candy.
Subj. + 偷偷地 + Verb + 过
我偷偷地去过那里。(Wǒ tōutōude qù guò nàlǐ.) - I secretly went there before.
Subj. + 偷偷地 + [Verb Phrase]
他们偷偷地进行了一项计划。(Tāmen tōutōude jìnxíng le yī xiàng jìhuà.) - They secretly carried out a plan.
偷偷地 + [Sentence]
偷偷地，他把礼物藏起来了。(Tōutōude, tā bǎ lǐwù cáng qǐlái le.) - Stealthily, he hid the gift.
Subj. + 总是/经常 + 偷偷地 + Verb
她总是偷偷地帮助别人。(Tā zǒng shì tōutōude bāngzhù biérén.) - She always secretly helps others.
Subj. + 偷偷地 + 做 + [something]
他偷偷地做了一些研究。(Tā tōutōude zuò le yīxiē yánjiū.) - He secretly did some research.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
How to Use It
When you want to describe an action that's done secretly or quietly, 偷偷地 is your go-to adverb. Think of it like this: if you're trying to do something without anyone noticing, you're doing it 偷偷地. It emphasizes the hidden or concealed nature of the action. For example, if someone is sneaking a snack before dinner, they are eating 偷偷地.
A common mistake is confusing 偷偷地 with 悄悄地 (qiāoqiāode). While both imply quietness, 偷偷地 specifically emphasizes the 'stealthy' or 'secretive' aspect. 悄悄地, on the other hand, focuses more on the 'quiet' or 'soft' manner of an action, without necessarily implying secrecy. Another mistake is forgetting the '地' particle. While sometimes omitted in very informal speech, it's generally good practice to include it when modifying a verb to show how an action is performed.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'too-toe-duh' (偷偷地). Imagine someone tiptoeing 'too' quietly, trying to 'toe' the line without being seen, and then saying 'duh' when they get away with it.
Visual Association
Picture a cat tiptoeing very quietly to sneak up on a mouse, moving 'tōutōude'. Or imagine a child secretly eating a cookie, looking around 'tōutōude' to make sure no one is watching.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to describe something you did recently in a 'tōutōude' way. Maybe you secretly ate a snack, or quietly snuck out of a room. Write a sentence in Chinese using 偷偷地 to describe it.
Word Origin
Composed of two characters: 偷 (tōu) meaning 'to steal' or 'stealthy,' and 地 (de), a grammatical particle indicating an adverbial relationship.
Original meaning: The combination literally means 'in a stealing way' or 'stealthily.'
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic branch, Mandarin.Cultural Context
When Chinese speakers use 偷偷地 (tōutōude), it often carries a sense of quiet observation or doing something without wanting to draw attention. It's a common phrase in everyday conversation and can be applied to both mundane and more serious situations. For example, a child might 偷偷地 (tōutōude) eat a cookie before dinner, or someone might 偷偷地 (tōutōude) listen to a private conversation. The nuance often depends on the context of the action being described.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Observing someone secretly.
- 他偷偷地看了一眼我。
- 她偷偷地笑了。
- 我看到他偷偷地溜走了。
Doing something without others noticing.
- 我偷偷地吃了一块蛋糕。
- 她偷偷地把礼物藏了起来。
- 我们偷偷地计划了一个惊喜派对。
Listening or gathering information discreetly.
- 我偷偷地听他们的对话。
- 他偷偷地打听消息。
- 她偷偷地看了我的日记。
Expressing hidden emotions or actions.
- 她偷偷地喜欢他。
- 我偷偷地帮了他一个忙。
- 他偷偷地感到难过。
Actions performed quietly or secretly.
- 小偷偷偷地打开了门。
- 孩子们偷偷地玩手机。
- 我偷偷地把信放进了邮箱。
Conversation Starters
"你有没有偷偷地做过什么有趣的事情？"
"你觉得人们为什么喜欢偷偷地做一些事情？"
"你有没有发现有人偷偷地看着你？"
"在学校或工作中，你有没有偷偷地帮助过别人？"
"你觉得在什么情况下，偷偷地做事情是可以接受的？"
Journal Prompts
描述一次你偷偷地做某事的经历。你当时有什么感受？
写一篇关于一个角色偷偷地进行一项秘密任务的故事。
你认为在日常生活中，人们最常偷偷地做些什么？为什么？
想象一下，如果你能偷偷地进入任何地方，你会去哪里？为什么？
思考一下“偷偷地”这个词在不同的文化中可能有哪些不同的含义或用法。
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYou can use 偷偷地 (tōutōude) to describe an action done secretly or stealthily. For example: 他偷偷地看了一眼 (Tā tōutōude kàn le yī yǎn) - He secretly took a glance.
偷偷地 emphasizes the stealthy and cautious nature of an action, often implying a sense of not wanting to be discovered. 秘密地 (mìmìde) generally means 'secretly' or 'in secret' and can apply to actions or information that are simply not known publicly, without necessarily emphasizing stealth. For example, you might plan something 秘密地, but execute it 偷偷地.
No, 偷偷地 is an adverb. It modifies verbs, describing how an action is performed. It cannot be used to describe a noun directly.
偷偷地 is generally informal and commonly used in everyday conversation. It's not typically found in very formal writing.
While not a fixed idiom, you often hear phrases like 偷偷地笑 (tōutōude xiào) - to secretly smile/snicker, or 偷偷地溜走 (tōutōude liūzǒu) - to sneak away.
Some close synonyms include 暗暗地 (àn'ànde) which also means 'secretly' or 'inwardly' and often implies doing something without others knowing, but perhaps with less emphasis on physical stealth than 偷偷地. 悄悄地 (qiāoqiāode) is another good one, meaning 'quietly' or 'softly', and often implies stealth or not wanting to disturb others.
Not necessarily. While it can imply mischief or something hidden, it can also be neutral or even slightly endearing, like a child 偷偷地 hiding a toy. The connotation depends on the context.
It's pronounced tōutōude. The 'de' at the end is a light, neutral tone. The first two 'tōu' characters are first tone.
Sometimes. 偷偷 (tōutōu) can also function adverbially in some contexts, but adding 地 (de) is generally the more complete and grammatically standard way to form an adverb modifying a verb. For learners, it's safer to use 偷偷地.
It's primarily used for sentient beings (people or animals) performing an action. You wouldn't typically use it for inanimate objects.
Test Yourself 138 questions
她___地离开了房间，不想打扰大家。
‘偷偷’指悄悄地，不让人知道。
小猫___地走过来，想吃鱼。
‘偷偷’表示动作轻微，不引起注意。
他___地把礼物藏起来了。
‘偷偷’强调行动隐秘。
孩子们___地吃了糖果。
‘偷偷’表示背着大人，悄悄地做某事。
她___地看了一眼他。
‘偷偷’指视线不直接，不让人察觉。
小狗___地跑了出去。
‘偷偷’在这里表示悄悄地，不被发现地离开。
她____看了一眼，没有人发现。
'偷偷地' means stealthily or secretly, which fits the context of looking without being noticed. '高兴地' means happily, '大声地' means loudly, and '快快地' means quickly, none of which fit the context.
小猫____溜进了房间。
'偷偷地' means stealthily, which describes how a cat might sneak into a room without being noticed. '慢慢地' means slowly, '开心地' means happily, and '生气地' means angrily; these do not fit the context as well.
他____把糖果放进口袋里。
'偷偷地' means stealthily or secretly, suggesting he didn't want others to see him take the candy. '急忙地' means hurriedly, '大方地' means generously, and '认真地' means seriously; these do not fit the nuance of hiding the action.
“他偷偷地走了”表示他走的时候声音很大。
“偷偷地” (tōutōude) means stealthily or secretly, implying he left quietly without being noticed, not loudly.
如果你“偷偷地”做一件事，通常是想让别人知道。
No, if you do something “偷偷地” (tōutōude), you usually want to do it secretly, without others knowing.
一个孩子“偷偷地”吃了一块巧克力，意思是大人可能不知道他吃了。
Yes, “偷偷地” (tōutōude) means stealthily or secretly, so if a child ate chocolate “偷偷地,” it means they did it without the adults knowing.
He secretly ate my candy.
The kitten secretly ran out.
I secretly glanced at her new clothes.
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他偷偷地走了。
Focus: tōutōu de
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老师偷偷地笑了。
Focus: tōutōu de xiào le
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她偷偷地把礼物藏起来了。
Focus: tōutōu de bǎ lǐwù cáng qǐlái le
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Write a sentence describing someone doing something secretly or quietly, like sneaking a cookie or playing a game when they shouldn't. Use the word '偷偷地'.
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他偷偷地吃了一个苹果。
Imagine a child is playing hide-and-seek. Write a sentence about what the child might do '偷偷地'.
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小孩子偷偷地躲起来了。
Write a sentence about someone looking at something '偷偷地'. For example, looking at a present before a birthday.
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她偷偷地看了一眼礼物。
小猫咪是怎么看妈妈的？
Read this passage:
小猫咪在睡觉。妈妈进来了。小猫咪偷偷地睁开眼睛看了一下。
小猫咪是怎么看妈妈的？
Passage says '小猫咪偷偷地睁开眼睛看了一下', meaning the kitten stealthily opened its eyes to look.
Passage says '小猫咪偷偷地睁开眼睛看了一下', meaning the kitten stealthily opened its eyes to look.
弟弟是怎么拿蛋糕的？
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桌子上有一块蛋糕。弟弟很想吃。他偷偷地拿了一小块。
弟弟是怎么拿蛋糕的？
The sentence '他偷偷地拿了一小块' indicates he took a small piece stealthily.
The sentence '他偷偷地拿了一小块' indicates he took a small piece stealthily.
小明是怎么打哈欠的？
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老师在讲课。小明觉得很困。他偷偷地打了一个哈欠。
小明是怎么打哈欠的？
The passage states '他偷偷地打了一个哈欠', meaning he yawned stealthily.
The passage states '他偷偷地打了一个哈欠', meaning he yawned stealthily.
The adverb '偷偷地' usually comes before the verb it modifies.
'偷偷地' describes how she looks. It comes before the verb '看'.
The action '吃糖果' (eat candy) is done '偷偷地' (stealthily).
她___地溜进了房间，不想吵醒大家。
The sentence implies a quiet, surreptitious action to avoid disturbing others, which '偷偷地' best describes.
小猫___地靠近了那只熟睡的鸟。
Cats often approach prey stealthily. '偷偷地' means stealthily, fitting the context of a cat hunting a sleeping bird.
他___地把糖果放进了口袋，以为没人看见。
The action of putting candy into a pocket while thinking no one sees suggests a secret, stealthy action, which '偷偷地' conveys.
我___地看了一眼手表，因为会议太无聊了。
Checking a watch during a boring meeting is often done discreetly, so '偷偷地' (stealthily) is the best fit.
孩子们___地跑去厨房，想偷吃饼干。
When children try to 'sneak' snacks, they act stealthily. '偷偷地' perfectly describes this action.
她___地观察着房间里的一切，不发出一点声音。
Observing everything without making a sound implies a stealthy, surreptitious action, which '偷偷地' captures.
她___地离开了房间，不想吵醒睡觉的宝宝。
The sentence describes leaving a room so as not to wake a sleeping baby, which implies doing so stealthily. '偷偷地' means stealthily.
小猫___地走过去，想吃桌上的鱼。
A cat trying to eat fish from a table would likely move stealthily to avoid being caught. '偷偷地' fits this context.
他___地把礼物藏起来，准备给朋友一个惊喜。
Hiding a gift for a surprise implies doing so secretly or stealthily. '偷偷地' is the correct choice here.
如果你想让别人知道你在做什么，你可以'偷偷地'做。
'偷偷地' means stealthily or secretly. If you want others to know, you would not do it stealthily.
当你想给朋友一个惊喜时，你会'偷偷地'准备。
Preparing a surprise often involves doing things secretly so the recipient doesn't find out, which is what '偷偷地' implies.
学生在考试时'偷偷地'看书是好的行为。
'偷偷地'看书 in an exam implies cheating, which is not good behavior.
Listen to the sentence and understand who left and how.
Listen for how she looked.
Listen to what the kitten is doing and how.
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他偷偷地把礼物藏起来了。
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我偷偷地告诉了她一个秘密。
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我们偷偷地溜走了。
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Describe a time you did something secretly using "偷偷地".
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昨天晚上，我偷偷地吃了一块巧克力，妈妈没有看见。
Write a sentence about someone leaving a place stealthily using "偷偷地".
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他偷偷地离开了房间，不想让任何人知道。
Imagine you are trying to surprise someone. Write a sentence describing your actions using "偷偷地".
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我偷偷地为他准备了一个生日惊喜。
小猫咪是怎么走过去的？
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小猫咪喜欢玩。有一天，它看见了一个球。它偷偷地走过去，然后扑向了球。球滚走了，小猫咪很高兴。
小猫咪是怎么走过去的？
文章中说 '它偷偷地走过去'，所以小猫咪是偷偷地走过去的。
文章中说 '它偷偷地走过去'，所以小猫咪是偷偷地走过去的。
莉莉为什么偷偷地藏药？
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莉莉不喜欢吃药。妈妈让她吃药，她假装睡着了。妈妈离开后，她偷偷地把药藏起来了。
莉莉为什么偷偷地藏药？
文章中说 '莉莉不喜欢吃药'，所以她偷偷地藏药是因为她不想吃。
文章中说 '莉莉不喜欢吃药'，所以她偷偷地藏药是因为她不想吃。
小明在做什么？
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老师在讲课，小明觉得很无聊。他偷偷地画画，以为老师没看见。但是老师看到了。
小明在做什么？
文章中说 '他偷偷地画画'，所以小明在画画。
文章中说 '他偷偷地画画'，所以小明在画画。
This sentence means 'He left stealthily.' The adverb '偷偷地' modifies the verb '走了' (left).
This sentence means 'The cat stealthily ate the fish.' The adverb '偷偷地' modifies the verb '吃鱼' (eat fish).
This sentence means 'She stealthily looked at me.' The adverb '偷偷地' modifies the verb '看我' (look at me).
Describe a time you did something stealthily. Use 偷偷地.
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昨天晚上，我偷偷地吃了一块蛋糕，因为我怕妈妈发现。
Imagine you are trying to surprise someone. How would you act 偷偷地?
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为了给朋友一个惊喜，我偷偷地走进了房间，尽量不发出任何声音。
Write a short sentence about someone doing something secretly at work or school. Use 偷偷地.
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在办公室里，他偷偷地玩手机，不让老板看到。
小猫为什么会偷偷地躲起来？
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小猫不喜欢洗澡，所以每次看到主人拿着毛巾，它就会偷偷地躲起来。主人总是要找很久才能找到它。
小猫为什么会偷偷地躲起来？
文章中明确提到“小猫不喜欢洗澡”，所以它才会偷偷地躲起来。
文章中明确提到“小猫不喜欢洗澡”，所以它才会偷偷地躲起来。
弟弟为什么会偷偷地溜进厨房？
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晚上，弟弟偷偷地溜进了厨房，想找点零食吃。他打开冰箱的时候发出了声音，结果被妈妈发现了。
弟弟为什么会偷偷地溜进厨房？
文章中写道“想找点零食吃”，这是弟弟偷偷溜进厨房的原因。
文章中写道“想找点零食吃”，这是弟弟偷偷溜进厨房的原因。
他为什么偷偷地关上门？
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为了不打扰正在休息的家人，他偷偷地关上了门，然后轻手轻脚地走出了房间。他不想让任何人知道他出去了。
他为什么偷偷地关上门？
文章中提到“为了不打扰正在休息的家人”，所以他偷偷地关门，以免发出声音。
文章中提到“为了不打扰正在休息的家人”，所以他偷偷地关门，以免发出声音。
她____溜进了房间，不想打扰正在睡觉的孩子。
原句中“溜进房间，不想打扰正在睡觉的孩子”表明动作是秘密进行且小心翼翼的。‘悄悄地’最符合这个语境，意为偷偷地，不发出声音地。‘大声地’、‘愉快地’、‘匆忙地’均不符合语境。
他____把礼物藏在身后，想给她一个惊喜。
“想给她一个惊喜”意味着这个动作是不想被提前发现的，所以“悄悄地”最符合语境。‘公开地’与“惊喜”矛盾，‘笨拙地’和‘兴奋地’与动词“藏”的搭配不合适。
小猫____靠近那只熟睡的小鸟，准备扑过去。
“准备扑过去”暗示小猫的动作是为了捕猎，所以需要隐秘进行，不被发现。‘偷偷地’准确表达了这种隐秘和伺机而动的状态。‘慢慢地’虽然可能，但不强调隐秘性；‘飞快地’和‘活泼地’不符合捕猎前的谨慎动作。
在电影院里，他____拿出手机看了一眼，以免打扰到旁边的人。
“以免打扰到旁边的人”说明他的动作是小心翼翼、不引人注目的，所以用“偷偷地”非常合适。
她看到街上有熟人，便____地走过去打招呼。
“打招呼”是一个公开的、主动的交流行为，不需要隐秘进行。因此，“偷偷地”不适合此语境。
会议期间，他____发了一条短信，生怕被老板发现。
“生怕被老板发现”明确表示他的动作是秘密进行的，以避免被注意到。所以用“偷偷地”是正确的。
Imagine you are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend. Describe how you would secretly prepare everything without them finding out. Use "偷偷地" at least once.
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为了给我朋友一个惊喜生日派对，我需要偷偷地准备一切。我会偷偷地邀请朋友，偷偷地买蛋糕，还会偷偷地装饰房间。我希望她会喜欢这个惊喜。
You witnessed someone doing something suspicious but didn't want to draw attention to yourself. Describe the scene and what the person was doing, making sure to use "偷偷地" to describe their actions.
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我在公园里看到一个人偷偷地把一个盒子藏在树下。他左右张望，好像害怕被别人发现。他的行为非常可疑。
Write a short paragraph about a child trying to get a cookie from a jar without their parents noticing. Use "偷偷地" to describe the child's actions.
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小明趁妈妈不注意，偷偷地爬上凳子，想从饼干罐里拿一块饼干。他动作很轻，生怕发出一点声音。
小偷是如何进入商店的？
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小偷在夜色的掩护下，偷偷地溜进了商店。他动作敏捷，没有发出一点声音。他以为自己做得天衣无缝，却不知道监控摄像头已经记录下了一切。
小偷是如何进入商店的？
文章中明确提到“小偷在夜色的掩护下，偷偷地溜进了商店”，所以他选择了偷偷溜进去。
文章中明确提到“小偷在夜色的掩护下，偷偷地溜进了商店”，所以他选择了偷偷溜进去。
她为什么偷偷地吃零食？
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她在办公室里偷偷地吃零食，因为公司规定不允许在办公桌上吃东西。她尽量不发出声音，以免被同事发现。
她为什么偷偷地吃零食？
文章中提到“因为公司规定不允许在办公桌上吃东西”，这是她偷偷吃零食的原因。
文章中提到“因为公司规定不允许在办公桌上吃东西”，这是她偷偷吃零食的原因。
猫咪靠近小鸟时，它的动作是怎样的？
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猫咪偷偷地靠近了那只正在睡觉的小鸟。它的眼睛紧盯着猎物，身体压低，准备随时扑过去。然而，小鸟突然醒了，飞走了。
猫咪靠近小鸟时，它的动作是怎样的？
文章中描述“猫咪偷偷地靠近了那只正在睡觉的小鸟。它的眼睛紧盯着猎物，身体压低”，说明它的动作是偷偷地且身体压低。
文章中描述“猫咪偷偷地靠近了那只正在睡觉的小鸟。它的眼睛紧盯着猎物，身体压低”，说明它的动作是偷偷地且身体压低。
This sentence describes someone stealthily hiding a gift under the bed. '偷偷地' modifies the action '藏' (to hide), indicating it was done secretly.
This sentence means 'She stealthily glanced at that handsome guy.' '偷偷地' modifies the verb '看' (to look), showing the action was done discreetly.
This sentence translates to 'We stealthily snuck into the cinema.' '偷偷地' here describes the secretive action of '溜进' (to sneak in).
她___地溜进了房间，生怕吵醒了熟睡的孩子。
Context indicates a surreptitious entry to avoid waking a sleeping child, making '偷偷地' (stealthily) the most fitting choice for an intentional, hidden action.
会议期间，他___地拿出手机回复了一条信息。
Replying to a message during a meeting usually implies discretion, so '偷偷地' (stealthily) best describes an action done secretly to avoid being noticed.
猫咪___地靠近了那只熟睡的小鸟。
A cat approaching a sleeping bird would do so with caution and secrecy to catch it unaware, hence '偷偷地' (stealthily) is the most appropriate adverb.
他___地把糖果藏了起来，不想让别人发现。
Hiding candy because you don't want others to find it implies a secretive action, making '偷偷地' (stealthily) the correct choice.
孩子们___地商量着给妈妈准备生日惊喜。
Planning a surprise usually involves keeping it secret, so '偷偷地' (stealthily) accurately describes their hushed discussion.
小偷___地打开了窗户，溜进了空无一人的房间。
A thief entering a room would do so surreptitiously to avoid detection, making '偷偷地' (stealthily) the most fitting adverb.
她___地溜进了房间，生怕吵醒了正在睡觉的孩子。
The context implies moving quietly to avoid waking a sleeping child, so 'stealthily' is the most appropriate choice.
为了给妻子一个惊喜，他___地准备了生日礼物。
Preparing a surprise requires secrecy, making 'stealthily' the correct option.
在图书馆里，他___地读着小说，不希望被老师发现。
Reading a novel secretly to avoid being caught by a teacher indicates 'stealthily'.
如果你想让别人知道你在做什么，你应该"偷偷地"去做。
"偷偷地" implies doing something secretly, which contradicts the intention of wanting others to know.
小猫"偷偷地"靠近那只小鸟，是想让小鸟发现它。
A cat approaching a bird 'stealthily' suggests hunting, not wanting to be discovered.
当你想给朋友一个惊喜时，"偷偷地"计划和准备是很有帮助的。
Surprises require secrecy and discretion, so 'stealthily' planning and preparing is appropriate.
He stealthily put the gift on her desk, wanting to give her a surprise.
The kitten stealthily slipped into the kitchen, hoping to find something to eat.
They were secretly carrying out a clandestine plan, not wanting anyone to know.
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请用“偷偷地”描述一个你或别人曾经做过的秘密行动。
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想象一下你是一个特工，你如何“偷偷地”完成任务？
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“偷偷地”除了表示“秘密地”之外，还有什么更深层次的含义？
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You suspect your roommate is secretly eating your snacks. Describe how you would try to catch them in the act, using '偷偷地'.
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为了抓住偷偷地吃我零食的室友，我会在冰箱里装一个小型摄像头，或者半夜假装睡觉，观察他们是否偷偷地来厨房。
Imagine you are a detective investigating a case where someone secretly entered a building. Describe their actions using '偷偷地'.
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嫌疑人很可能是在午夜时分，趁着保安换班的空档，偷偷地从后门进入了大楼。他们行动非常谨慎，没有留下任何痕迹。
You witnessed a friend trying to secretly peek at their exam results. Describe what you saw using '偷偷地'.
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我看到小明趁老师不注意，偷偷地翻开考卷，想提前看自己的考试结果。他看起来很紧张，动作也很小心翼翼。
根据这段话，我们可以得知“她”的哪些特点？
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她总是偷偷地帮助那些需要帮助的人，不求回报。她的善良是发自内心的，从不张扬。因此，周围的人都非常尊敬她。
根据这段话，我们可以得知“她”的哪些特点？
文章提到“她总是偷偷地帮助那些需要帮助的人，不求回报。她的善良是发自内心的，从不张扬”，这说明她低调且乐于助人。
文章提到“她总是偷偷地帮助那些需要帮助的人，不求回报。她的善良是发自内心的，从不张扬”，这说明她低调且乐于助人。
小李为什么偷偷地学习？
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小李最近总是偷偷地学习，晚上关了灯还在被窝里看书。他希望能在即将到来的考试中取得好成绩，给家人一个惊喜。
小李为什么偷偷地学习？
文章明确提到“他希望能在即将到来的考试中取得好成绩，给家人一个惊喜”，这是他偷偷学习的原因。
文章明确提到“他希望能在即将到来的考试中取得好成绩，给家人一个惊喜”，这是他偷偷学习的原因。
猫咪偷偷地溜进厨房的目的是什么？
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猫咪偷偷地溜进了厨房，闻到了鱼的香味。它小心翼翼地跳上餐桌，想趁主人不注意偷吃一口。然而，主人早就发现了它的意图。
猫咪偷偷地溜进厨房的目的是什么？
文章提到“它小心翼翼地跳上餐桌，想趁主人不注意偷吃一口”，表明猫咪的目的就是偷吃鱼。
文章提到“它小心翼翼地跳上餐桌，想趁主人不注意偷吃一口”，表明猫咪的目的就是偷吃鱼。
The correct order is to place '偷偷地' as an adverbial modifier before the verb '藏起来', describing how the action was performed.
The adverb '偷偷地' should precede the verb '看', indicating the manner of looking. The second clause '生怕被发现' explains the reason for the stealthy action.
'偷偷地' modifies the verb '计划', showing that the planning was done secretly.
她___地把糖果藏了起来，生怕被发现。
Context suggests a secretive action to avoid being discovered. '偷偷地' means stealthily, fitting perfectly. '匆忙地' (hurriedly), '大声地' (loudly), and '公开地' (openly) do not fit the context of hiding something to avoid being found.
为了不打扰熟睡的孩子，他___地关上了门。
While '轻轻地' (gently) might also fit for closing a door quietly, '偷偷地' emphasizes the cautious and surreptitious nature of the action to avoid disturbing, which is a stronger fit for the overall meaning of stealth. '快速地' (quickly) and '用力地' (forcefully) are opposite in meaning.
她___地瞄了一眼老板，然后迅速低下头继续工作。
The action of 'glancing and quickly looking away' implies a secretive and cautious peek, which is best described by '偷偷地'. '直视地' (directly), '大胆地' (boldly), and '频繁地' (frequently) contradict the secretive nature of the action.
如果你想让别人知道你在做什么，就应该'偷偷地'去做。
'偷偷地' means to do something stealthily or secretly, implying you don't want others to know. Therefore, the statement is false.
在图书馆里'偷偷地'吃东西通常是被允许的。
'偷偷地' eating in a library implies doing something you shouldn't be doing or are trying to conceal, as eating is often prohibited or discouraged in libraries. Therefore, it's false that it's usually allowed.
听到一个秘密后，你最好'偷偷地'保守它。
'偷偷地' in this context means discreetly or secretly, which aligns with the idea of keeping a secret. Therefore, the statement is true.
Focus on the nuance of 'stealthily placing' to create a surprise.
Pay attention to the atmosphere created by 'night' and 'slipping in stealthily'.
Notice the subtle action of 'glancing stealthily' to avoid detection.
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在一次秘密任务中，特工们是如何偷偷地潜入敌方阵营的？
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你有没有过偷偷地做了一件小事，却意外产生了很大影响的经历？
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描述一下你观察到的，野生动物是如何偷偷地接近猎物的？
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Describe a time you observed someone acting stealthily. What were they doing and why do you think they were acting that way? Use “偷偷地” at least once.
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我曾经在图书馆看到一个人偷偷地把一本新书藏进了自己的包里。他环顾四周，确保没有人看到他，然后迅速地完成了这个动作。我认为他可能是想把书据为己有，或者是不想让别人发现他读这本书。
Imagine you are trying to surprise a friend. Write a short paragraph explaining your plan, making sure to use “偷偷地” to describe your actions.
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为了给我的朋友一个生日惊喜，我计划偷偷地买一个蛋糕，然后在他下班回家之前把它藏起来。我还会偷偷地邀请其他朋友过来，等他一进门就一起大喊“生日快乐！”
Discuss a situation where acting “偷偷地” might be necessary or even beneficial. Provide an example.
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在某些特定情境下，偷偷地行动可能是必要的，甚至是有益的。例如，如果你是一名侦探，为了不惊动嫌疑人，你需要偷偷地进行调查和收集证据。再比如，如果你想给你的父母一个惊喜，偷偷地准备礼物或派对是必不可少的。
小明为什么会偷偷地藏礼物？
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小明偷偷地把礼物藏在桌子下面，他希望妈妈找到的时候会非常惊喜。他不停地看表，等着妈妈下班回家。当门打开的那一刻，小明的心跳加速。
小明为什么会偷偷地藏礼物？
文章中提到“他希望妈妈找到的时候会非常惊喜”，这表明小明藏礼物的目的是为了制造惊喜。
文章中提到“他希望妈妈找到的时候会非常惊喜”，这表明小明藏礼物的目的是为了制造惊喜。
小偷采取“偷偷地”行动的原因是什么？
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那个小偷在深夜里偷偷地溜进了博物馆。他戴着手套，小心翼翼地避开监控摄像头，目标是展柜里那颗价值连城的钻石。每一步都计算得精准无比。
小偷采取“偷偷地”行动的原因是什么？
文中“小心翼翼地避开监控摄像头”和目标是“价值连城的钻石”都暗示了他为了不被发现而采取了隐蔽行动。
文中“小心翼翼地避开监控摄像头”和目标是“价值连城的钻石”都暗示了他为了不被发现而采取了隐蔽行动。
老师为什么“偷偷地”观察学生？
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老师偷偷地观察着教室里的学生们。期末考试临近，她想了解学生们对知识的掌握情况，以便在最后阶段给予有针对性的帮助。她不希望自己的观察影响到学生的正常表现。
老师为什么“偷偷地”观察学生？
文章明确指出“她不希望自己的观察影响到学生的正常表现”，这说明她采取隐蔽观察是为了得到学生最真实的表现。
文章明确指出“她不希望自己的观察影响到学生的正常表现”，这说明她采取隐蔽观察是为了得到学生最真实的表现。
The adverb 偷偷地 (tōutōude) should precede the verb phrase it modifies. The structure '把 (bǎ) + object + verb' is standard for indicating how something is dealt with.
偷偷地 (tōutōude) modifies the verb 瞥 (piē), meaning 'to glance'. The phrase 瞥了 (piē le) indicates a completed action. 生怕 (shēngpà) introduces a fear of being discovered.
偷偷地 (tōutōude) describes how the children 'slipped into' (溜进, liū jìn) the kitchen. 想 (xiǎng) indicates their intention to 'snack on' (偷吃, tōuchī) treats.
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Example
他偷偷地看了一眼手表。
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