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“repeatedly” in Chinese

Chinese

Also一再 (yī zài) · 再三 (zài sān) · 屡次 (lǚ cì) · 三番五次 (sān fān wǔ cì) · 接二连三 (jiē èr lián sān)

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǚ

Example

我屡次遇到同样的问题。wǒ lǚ cì yù dào tóng yàng de wèn tí

I repeatedly encounter the same problem.

Illustration for 屡 (repeatedly)

How to say “repeatedly” in Chinese

“Repeatedly” in Chinese is 屡 (lǚ).

The same kind of event keeps happening, so separate instances form a noticeable recurring pattern.

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

Example sentences with 屡

这部电影屡获好评。zhè bù diàn yǐng lǚ huò hǎo píng

This movie repeatedly receives favorable reviews.

Tips for using 屡

  • In everyday conversation, this word can sound formal when used alone, while prepared speech, reports, and set written expressions make its register feel natural.

Other Chinese words for “repeatedly”

2

一再

yī zài

adverbrepeatedly

他一再迟到,大家都很不满。tā yí zài chí dào dà jiā dōu hěn bù mǎn

He is repeatedly late, and everyone is very dissatisfied.

3

再三

zài sān

adverbrepeatedly

我再三道歉,他还是不原谅我。wǒ zài sān dào qiàn tā hái shì bù yuán liàng wǒ

I apologized repeatedly, but he still did not forgive me.

4

屡次

lǚ cì

adverbrepeatedly

我屡次忘记带钥匙。wǒ lǚ cì wàng jì dài yào shi

I repeatedly forget to bring my keys.

我三番五次请求他帮忙,他都不来。wǒ sān fān wǔ cì qǐng qiú tā bāng máng tā dōu bù lái

I repeatedly asked him to help, but he never came.

他最近接二连三迟到,老师很生气。tā zuì jìn jiē èr lián sān chí dào lǎo shī hěn shēng qì

He has been late several times in a row lately, and the teacher is very angry.

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