How to say “again” for repeated past actions with 又 (yòu)
Subj. + (Time) + 又 (yòu) + Verb + 了 (le)
又 (yòu) — again, repeated past action
Subj. + (Time) + 又 (yòu) + Verb + 了 (le)
HSK 5Adverbs又 (yòu) — again, repeated past action
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.
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.
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 say “again, repeated past action” in Chinese with 又?
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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