三番五次

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Meaning and Usage

"三番五次" is an idiomatic expression meaning "repeatedly" or "many times." It emphasizes that an action or event happens multiple times, often with a sense of persistence or annoyance.

Common Contexts

Used to describe repeated requests, reminders, or occurrences, especially when the repetition is notable or excessive.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

The phrase often carries a slightly negative or impatient tone, implying that the repetition might be bothersome.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse with simple numerical expressions; this phrase is fixed and idiomatic, not just a count of times.

Example Sentences

He reminded me repeatedly not to be late.

You keep asking the same question over and over; don't you find it annoying?

He repeatedly asked for help and finally got a response.