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    Expressing "over and over again" with 再三 (zàisān)

    HSK 4
    Emphasis
    Frequency & Habit

    Structure

    Subject + 再三 + Verb

    Explanation

    再三 (zàisān) means "repeatedly," "over and over again," or "time and again," emphasizing that an action was performed multiple times with persistence. It typically describes deliberate, earnest repetition such as repeated requests, warnings, or considerations. It is placed before the verb as an adverb.

    Examples

    • 妈妈再三叮嘱我路上要小心。

      Māma zàisān dīngzhǔ wǒ lùshàng yào xiǎoxīn.

      Mom repeatedly reminded me to be careful on the road.

    • 他再三考虑之后，还是决定辞职。

      Tā zàisān kǎolǜ zhīhòu, háishì juédìng cízhí.

      After considering it repeatedly, he still decided to resign.

    • 老师再三强调考试不能迟到。

      Lǎoshī zàisān qiángdiào kǎoshì bù néng chídào.

      The teacher repeatedly emphasized that you must not be late for the exam.

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