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Expressing "again and again" with 一再 ("yi1zai4")

一再 yīzài

Adverb
HSK 5

Structure

Subj. + 一再 + Verb

Translations

  • 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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