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    Expressing "again and again" with 一再 (yízài)

    HSK 5
    Emphasis
    Frequency & Habit

    Structure

    一再 + Verb

    Explanation

    一再 is an adverb meaning "repeatedly," "again and again," or "time after time." It is placed before a verb to stress that an action has occurred multiple times, often with a tone of frustration or emphasis. For example, 一再强调 means "to emphasize repeatedly."

    Examples

    • 医生一再叮嘱他要按时吃药。

      yīshēng yízài dīngzhǔ tā yào ànshí chī yào.

      The doctor repeatedly reminded him to take his medicine on time.

    • 我一再提醒你别迟到，你怎么还是迟到了？

      wǒ yízài tíxǐng nǐ bié chídào, nǐ zěnme háishi chídào le?

      I've reminded you again and again not to be late — how are you still late?

    • 老师一再强调考试不能作弊。

      lǎoshī yízài qiángdiào kǎoshì bù néng zuòbì.

      The teacher repeatedly stressed that cheating on exams is not allowed.

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