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

Word relationships

Related words

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• 三番五次 sān fān wǔ cì 三番五次 sān fān wǔ cì over and over again (idiom) idiomatic expression meaning repeatedly: over and over again (idiom)

Synonyms

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• 反复 fǎn fù 反复 fǎn fù repeatedly when describing an action done repeatedly: 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).

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 再三再四 zài sān zài sì: repeatedly

Child Words of 再三

• 三 三 sān: three
• 再 再 zài: again; once more; re-