迭
alternate; repeatedly
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadverb
alternately; by turns; to alternate
literaryUsed to describe actions or states occurring in succession or one after another.
The alternation of the four seasons is a natural law.
They took turns being host and guest, chatting happily.
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The old and new systems are alternating and changing.
This task was completed by several of us in turns.
Throughout the long history, dynasties have alternated continuously.
adverb
repeatedly; again and again; frequently
literaryUsed in written language to emphasize the frequency or recurrence of an action. Marked as 〈书〉 in the dictionary.
Our army repeatedly defeated strong enemies, greatly boosting morale.
This research has yielded new discoveries repeatedly, which is exciting.
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He submitted memorials to the throne repeatedly, requesting reforms.
Good news kept coming repeatedly, and everyone was very happy.
This area has been hit by earthquakes repeatedly in recent years.
verb
to catch up with; to reach; to manage
archaicThis is an archaic usage, equivalent to 及 (jí). The example '不迭' is a fixed expression meaning 'too late to do something' or 'cannot manage to do something'.
He hurriedly agreed. (Literally: He was too busy to manage not to agree.)
The child cried incessantly; no amount of comforting helped.
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In response to his request, she just smiled without managing to reply.
He fled in panic, regretting it immensely. (Literally: regretting too much to manage)
Good things came one after another, making people endlessly happy.