再三 (zài sān) — again and again, repeatedly

Definition

Formal adverb meaning 'again and again' or 'repeatedly,' used before a verb to stress persistence (再三考虑, 再三强调). Tone is more written than 一再 or 连连.

adverb
again and againrepeatedly

Examples

  • 再三
    Wǒ zài sān quàn tā bú yào cí zhí.
    I repeatedly advised him not to resign.
  • 再三
    Jīng guò zài sān kǎo lǜ, tā tóng yì le.
    After repeated consideration, he agreed.
  • 再三
    Lǎo shī zài sān qiáng diào kǎo shì de zhòng yào xìng.
    The teacher repeatedly emphasized the importance of the exam.

Grammar

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