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How to say “again and again” in Chinese with 一再 (yízài)

一再 (yízài) + Verb Phrase

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

HSK 6Adverbs

Rule structure

一再 (yízài) means "repeatedly" or "time and again." It emphasizes that an action occurs many times, often with an implication of persistence.

Examples

他一再道歉。

Tā yīzài dàoqiàn.

He apologized again and again.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "again and again" with "一再 (yízài)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 一再 (yízài) + Verb Phrase. For example: 他一再道歉。 — “He apologized again and again.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他一再道歉。 — “He apologized again and again.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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