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Expressing "never again" with 再也不 ("zàiyěbù")

再也不 zài yě bù

Adverb
HSK 4

Structure

Subj. + 再也 + 不 (+ Auxiliary Verb) + Verb Phrase + 了 Subj. + 再也 + 没 + Verb + 过 + Obj.

Translations

  • says something will never happen again

Definition

表示从今以后不再做某事，强调决心或承诺。

Indicates that something will never be done again from now on, emphasizing determination or commitment.

Usage

常置于动词之前，构成否定形式，表示不再重复某个动作或状态。

Often placed before a verb to form a negative, indicating that an action or state will not be repeated.

Examples

  • 1 我再也不吃垃圾食品了。（I will never eat junk food again.）
  • 2 他发誓再也不说谎。（He swore never to lie again.）
  • 3 我再也不去那家餐厅了，服务太差。（I will never go to that restaurant again; the service is terrible.）
  • 4 她决定再也不熬夜。（She decided never to stay up late again.）
  • 5 我再也不相信他的承诺了。（I will never believe his promises again.）
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