一再

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Character Breakdown

Usage of 一再

The adverb 一再 means "repeatedly" or "over and over again." It is used to emphasize that an action or event happens multiple times, often with a sense of persistence or insistence.

Common Contexts

一再 is frequently used in formal or written Chinese to stress repeated actions, especially in contexts like warnings, reminders, or attempts. For example, 一再提醒 (repeatedly remind) or 一再强调 (repeatedly emphasize).

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations highlight persistence or insistence.

Nuances

Using 一再 implies that the repeated action is notable and often carries an emotional or pragmatic weight, such as frustration, urgency, or importance. It is stronger than simply saying "" (many times) because it suggests deliberate repetition.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 一再 with or 再三. 一再 is more formal and emphasizes repeated insistence, while simply means "one more time," and 再三 is similar but less formal and more conversational.

Example Sentences

He repeatedly emphasized the importance of this issue.

I repeatedly reminded you not to be late.

He tried repeatedly to solve this difficult problem, but failed each time.