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Expressing "again and again" with 一再 ("yīzài")

一再 yīzài

Adverb
HSK 5

Structure

Subj. + 一再 + Verb

Translations

  • says something happened again and again

Definition

“一再”表示不止一次地，反复地，强调动作或情况重复发生多次。

"一再" (yīzài) means again and again, repeatedly, or time and again, emphasizing that an action or situation has occurred multiple times.

Usage

“一再”通常用作副词，放在动词或动词短语前面，用来修饰动词，强调动作的重复性。它常带有一种强调、抱怨、不满、提醒或警示的语气。有时也用于表示经过多次努力。

"一再" (yīzài) is typically used as an adverb, placed before a verb or verb phrase to modify it, emphasizing the repetitive nature of an action. It often carries a tone of emphasis, complaint, dissatisfaction, reminder, or warning. Sometimes it is also used to indicate repeated efforts.

Examples

  • 1 老师一再强调考试的重要性，希望同学们认真复习。(The teacher repeatedly emphasized the importance of the exam, hoping students would review diligently.)
  • 2 他一再犯同样的错误，真是让人头疼。(He repeatedly made the same mistake, which is really a headache.)
  • 3 尽管我一再提醒他要小心，他还是不听。(Even though I reminded him again and again to be careful, he still didn't listen.)
  • 4 公司一再推迟了项目启动日期，导致员工怨声载道。(The company repeatedly postponed the project's start date, leading to widespread complaints among employees.)
  • 5 面对她的请求，他一再表示无法提供帮助。(He repeatedly stated that he could not provide help in response to her requests.)
  • 6 经过我们一再努力，这个问题终于得到了解决。(After our repeated efforts, this problem was finally resolved.)
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