How to say “again” in the past with 又 (yòu)
又 (yòu) + Verb + 了 (le)
又 (yòu) — again in the past
又 (yòu) + Verb + 了 (le)
HSK 3Adverbs又 (yòu) — again in the past
Rule structure
又 (yòu) + Verb + 了 (le) indicates that an action has been repeated in the past. It often implies the repetition was expected or habitual.
Rule structure
又 (yòu) + Verb + 了 (le) indicates that an action has been repeated in the past. It often implies the repetition was expected or habitual.
Examples
他又迟到了。
Tā yòu chídào le.
He was late again.
Examples
他又迟到了。
Tā yòu chídào le.
He was late again.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “again in the past” in Chinese with 又?
Use the structure: 又 (yòu) + Verb + 了 (le). For example: 他又迟到了。 — “He was late again.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他又迟到了。 — “He was late again.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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