clingy; fits well (shoes); immediately after
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to cling to; to follow an adult closely
dialectUsed to describe a child who sticks close to a parent or adult, often reluctant to be left alone.
This child is so clingy, he follows my every step.
The baby is a bit shy with strangers and gets very clingy when we go outside.
adjective
fits well; comfortable to walk in
dialectDescribes shoes that are the right size and comfortable for walking, neither too tight nor too loose.
These new shoes fit really well; they're not tiring even for long walks.
Running shoes must fit snugly, otherwise you can easily get injured.
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He tried on several pairs and finally found a pair of leather shoes that fit well.
adverb
immediately after; right behind
dialectUsed with the suffix 儿 (～儿). Specifically describes an action, especially walking or moving, that happens right after another similar action.
You had just left, and he went out right after you.
The bus had just driven off, and another one came right behind it.
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The moment he stepped through the door, the phone rang right after.