再
zài
Again, then
How to say “again” in the future with 再 (zài)
再 (zài) + Verb
再 (zài) — again in the future
HSK 2Adverbs
再 (zài) + Verb
HSK 2Adverbs再 (zài) — again in the future
Rule structure
再 (zài) is used to express the repetition of an action in the future, meaning "again" or "more." It is placed before the verb and implies the action has not happened yet at the time of speaking.
Rule structure
再 (zài) is used to express the repetition of an action in the future, meaning "again" or "more." It is placed before the verb and implies the action has not happened yet at the time of speaking.
Examples
明天再来。
Míngtiān zài lái.
I'll come again tomorrow.
明天再说。
Míngtiān zàishuō.
Let's talk again tomorrow
我想再吃一个苹果。
Wǒ xiǎng zài chī yígè píngguǒ.
I want to eat another apple.
Examples
明天再来。
Míngtiān zài lái.
I'll come again tomorrow.
明天再说。
Míngtiān zàishuō.
Let's talk again tomorrow
我想再吃一个苹果。
Wǒ xiǎng zài chī yígè píngguǒ.
I want to eat another apple.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “again in the future” in Chinese with 再?
Use the structure: 再 (zài) + Verb. For example: 明天再来。 — “I'll come again tomorrow”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
明天再来。 — “I'll come again tomorrow”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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