屡次

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Usage of 屡次

The adverb 屡次 (lǚ cì) means "repeatedly" or "many times." It is often used in formal or written contexts to emphasize that an action or event has occurred multiple times, usually with some negative or serious implication.

Common contexts

屡次 is frequently used with verbs describing actions that happen repeatedly, such as attempts, warnings, or incidents. It often appears in news reports, official statements, or formal writing.

Collocations

  • 屡次发生 (lǚ cì fāshēng): repeatedly occur (used for events or incidents)
  • 屡次尝试 (lǚ cì chángshì): repeatedly attempt
  • 屡次警告 (lǚ cì jǐnggào): repeatedly warn

Nuance and register

屡次 carries a somewhat formal tone and is less common in casual spoken Chinese. It often implies a sense of frustration or seriousness about the repeated action. It is stronger than just saying "many times" and usually highlights that the repetition is noteworthy or problematic.

Avoid confusion

Do not confuse 屡次 with (duō cì), which also means "many times" but is more neutral and common in everyday speech. 屡次 often implies a repeated negative or undesired action, while is more neutral.

Example Sentences

He has been late repeatedly and has already been warned by the manager.

After repeated attempts and failures, she finally succeeded.

The repeatedly occurring traffic accidents have drawn the city government's