again and again; repeatedly; over and over
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
again and again; repeatedly; many times
Emphasizes the high frequency or persistence of an action. Often used with a slightly frustrated or complaining tone, but can be neutral.
Wǒ我
sān三
fān番
wǔ五
cì次
de地
tí提
xǐng醒
tā他
，
kě可
tā他
hái还
shì是
wàng忘
le了
。
I reminded him again and again, but he still forgot.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
sān三
fān番
wǔ五
cì次
de地
wèn问
tóng同
yī一
gè个
wèn问
tí题
。
The child asked the same question over and over.
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Tā他
sān三
fān番
wǔ五
cì次
de地
lái来
zhǎo找
wǒ我
bāng帮
máng忙
，
wǒ我
dōu都
wú无
fǎ法
jù拒
jué绝
le了
。
He came to me for help repeatedly, so I couldn't refuse anymore.
Gōng公
sī司
sān三
fān番
wǔ五
cì次
de地
xiū修
gǎi改
fāng方
àn案
，
yuán员
gōng工
men们
dōu都
gǎn感
dào到
pí疲
bèi惫
。
The company revised the plan again and again, making the employees feel exhausted.