再三
zài sān
Repeatedly, again and again
How to say “over and over again” in Chinese with 再三
再三 (zàisān) + Verb Phrase
再三 (zài sān) — over and over again
HSK 5Adverbs
再三 (zàisān) + Verb Phrase
HSK 5Adverbs再三 (zài sān) — over and over again
Rule structure
再三 (zàisān) is an adverb meaning "repeatedly, over and over again". It implies the action was done multiple times, often with urgency or emphasis.
Rule structure
再三 (zàisān) is an adverb meaning "repeatedly, over and over again". It implies the action was done multiple times, often with urgency or emphasis.
Examples
我再三提醒他，他还是忘了。
Wǒ zàisān tíxǐng tā, tā háishì wàng le.
I reminded him over and over again, but he still forgot.
Examples
我再三提醒他，他还是忘了。
Wǒ zàisān tíxǐng tā, tā háishì wàng le.
I reminded him over and over again, but he still forgot.
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How do you say “over and over again” in Chinese with 再三?
Use the structure: 再三 (zàisān) + Verb Phrase. For example: 我再三提醒他，他还是忘了。 — “I reminded him over and over again, but he still forgot”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我再三提醒他，他还是忘了。 — “I reminded him over and over again, but he still forgot”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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