再三

zài sān

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adverb Uncommon

Definitions

1. over and over again
2. again and again

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Word relationships

Related words

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三番五次

sān fān wǔ cì

over and over again (idiom)

idiomatic expression meaning repeatedly

Synonyms

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反复

fǎn fù

repeatedly

when describing an action done repeatedly

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with verbs like 嘱咐 (to urge) or 强调 (to emphasize), as in 再三嘱咐 (repeatedly urge).

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min

Frequency Adverbs 一再 and 再三

Learn Frequency Adverbs 一再 and 再三 with practical HSK 6 examples, focus vocabulary, common pitfalls, and targeted cloze practice.

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Example Sentences

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他再三推辞，最后还是接受了邀请。

He declined repeatedly but eventually accepted the invitation.

妈妈再三嘱咐我注意安全。

Mom repeatedly urged me to be careful.

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Words Containing 再三

再三再四

zài sān zài sì