再
again; once more; further; then
Meanings
8 senses · 40 examplesadverb
again; once more; another time
Used to indicate repetition of an action, especially the second time. Distinguished from '又' (yòu) which indicates actions that have already been repeated, while '再' indicates actions that will be repeated.
Please say it again, I didn't hear clearly.
Let's discuss this issue again tomorrow.
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He decided to try once more, hoping to succeed.
This book is very interesting; I want to read it again.
We must continue to make persistent efforts to achieve better results.
adverb
further; more; to a greater extent
Used to indicate a higher degree or greater extent of something.
Please turn up the volume a bit more.
If he works a bit harder than before, he will pass the exam.
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This plan would be better if we improve it further.
I hope you will consider my suggestion more carefully.
Walk another five hundred meters and you'll reach the school.
adverb
if...then; in case; otherwise
Used to indicate a consequence that will result if an action continues or a situation persists.
If you continue like this, your health will break down.
If we don't hurry, we'll be late.
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If he doesn't change his bad habits, no one will be willing to help him.
If the company continues to lose money, it will face bankruptcy.
If you don't listen, Mom will get angry.
adverb
even if; no matter how
Used to indicate that even if an action continues, the result will not change.
No matter how much you explain, he won't believe you.
No matter how difficult it is, we must persist.
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No matter how hard you work, you won't catch up to his level.
No matter how much we persuaded her, she still decided to leave.
No matter how interesting this book is, I don't have time to read it now.
adverb
after; then; afterwards
Used to indicate that one action occurs after another action has been completed.
I'll go for a walk after eating.
Finish your homework first, then watch TV.
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We'll set off after the rain stops.
Please sign first, then take the documents.
He will go home after watching the movie.
adverb
furthermore; besides; in addition
Used to introduce additional information or supplementary points.
He likes basketball, football, and besides, table tennis.
There is a bed, a table, a chair in the room, and furthermore, a wardrobe.
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Study requires effort, and besides, it also requires methods.
There are peonies and peonies in the garden, and in addition, some orchids.
Managers and supervisors attended the meeting, and furthermore, department representatives.
adverb
again; once more; to recur
literaryLiterary usage indicating something continues or appears again, often with a sense of irreversibility when used in negative constructions.
Youth never returns; we must cherish time.
A good opportunity is hard to come by again; you must seize it well.
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Time gone never returns.
He hopes such beautiful moments can reappear.
The era of ancient virtuous rulers is no more.
noun
a surname
Used as a surname, always capitalized in pinyin.
His surname is Zai, and his full name is Zai Jianguo.
Mr. Zai is our new colleague.
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The surname Zai is relatively rare in China.
May I ask your surname? My surname is Zai.
The Zai family has a long history.