隔三差五 (gé sān chā) — every few days; frequently but irregularly; now and then
Definition
A colloquial idiom meaning 'every few days' or 'now and then, irregularly' — used for recurring but unscheduled events (calls, visits, repairs).
idiom
every few daysfrequently but irregularlynow and then
Examples
- 隔三差五。Tā gé sān chā huì lái wǒ jiā zuò zuò.He comes over to my place every few days.
- 隔三差五，。Zhè liàng chē gé sān chā jiù yào xiū yí cì, zhēn má fan.This car needs repairs every few days — such a hassle.
- 隔三差五，。Tā gé sān chā gěi fù mǔ dǎ diàn huà, wèn tā men shēn tǐ zěn me yàng.She calls her parents every few days to ask how they're doing.
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