反复

fǎn fù

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. repeatedly
2. over and over
3. to upend
4. unstable
5. to come and go
6. (of an illness) to return

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 循环 xún huán 循环 xún huán to cycle 指周期性地重复: to cycle

Synonyms

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• 再三 zài sān 再三 zài sān over and over again 表示重复多次: over and over again

Usage notes

Common mistakes

「反复」不能用于瞬间动词，比如「他反复打了一个喷嚏」不对，应该用「他打了好几个喷嚏」。

Example Sentences

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经过 反复 协商，双方终于达成了一致。

After repeated consultations, the two sides finally reached an agreement.

他 反复 推敲这个词语的用法。

He carefully thought over the usage of this word.

医生 反复 强调饮食的重要性。

The doctor repeatedly emphasized the importance of diet.

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Words Containing 反复

• 反反复复 反反复复 fǎn fǎn fù fù: repeatedly
• 反复无常 反复无常 fǎn fù wú cháng: unstable
• 同义反复 同义反复 tóng yì fǎn fù: tautology

Child Words of 反复

• 反 反 fǎn: contrary
• 复 复 fù: to go and return