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How to say “again” for repeated past actions with 又 (yòu)

Subj. + (Time) + 又 (yòu) + Verb + 了 (le)

Repeated past action with complaint or surprise using "又 (yòu)"

HSK 5Adverbs

Rule structure

又 (yòu) indicates repetition of an action that has occurred before, often in the past. It implies that the same situation happens again, sometimes with a tone of complaint or surprise.

Examples

他昨天又迟到了。

Tā zuótiān yòu chídào le.

He was late again yesterday.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Repeated past action with complaint or surprise using "又 (yòu)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Subj. + (Time) + 又 (yòu) + Verb + 了 (le). For example: 他昨天又迟到了。 — “He was late again yesterday.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他昨天又迟到了。 — “He was late again yesterday.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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