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Reduplicated Meaning 看 Verb Limitations Implies Happen 一

Front What is the meaning and limitations of using 看 with a reduplicated verb?
Back 看 follows the reduplicated verb and implies to 'try' something, or to see what will happen
一 or 了 cannot be used, can not go after a reduplicated 看看
When verb is 试, can go after 试试 without adding any more meaning

不坐坐看怎么知道?
好吧,去试试看吧。
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