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“again and again” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfǎn fù

Example

他反复看了那封信。tā fǎn fù kàn le nà fēng xìn

He read the letter again and again.

Illustration for 反复 (again and again)

How to say “again and again” in Chinese

“Again and again” in Chinese is 反复 (fǎn fù).

Repeated return of an action or condition, viewed as a pattern rather than a single event.

Full entry for 反复: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 反复

考前他反复检查了行李,生怕忘东西。kǎo qián tā fǎn fù jiǎn chá le xíng lǐ shēng pà wàng dōng xī

Before the exam, he repeatedly checked his luggage, afraid he might forget something.

Tips for using 反复

  • A frequency word in English can describe many separate events, whereas this word usually keeps attention on the same action or condition recurring.

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