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再

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Structure (结构 jiégòu)

Subject再Verb(Object)

Meaning (意思 yìsi)

The adverb 再 is used to indicate the repetition of an action in the future, meaning "again" or "once more."

Explanation (解释 jiěshì)

Adverb 再 (zài) means "again" or "once more," used to express an action that will be repeated in the future. It always precedes the verb.

The most important distinction to remember is between 再 and 又 (yòu). Both mean "again," but:

  • 再 is used for actions that have not yet occurred and will be repeated in the future.
  • 又 is used for actions that have already occurred and were repeated in the past.

Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)

  1. 你再吃一碗吧。
    Nǐ zài chī yì wǎn ba.

    Have another bowl.

  2. 请你再说一遍。
    繁: 請你再說一遍。Qǐng nǐ zài shuō yí biàn.

    Please say it again.

  3. 我们明天再去看电影。
    繁: 我們明天再去看電影。Wǒmen míngtiān zài qù kàn diànyǐng.

    We'll go see a movie again tomorrow.

  4. 我再想想。
    Wǒ zài xiǎngxiang.

    Let me think about it some more.

  5. 欢迎下次再来！
    繁: 歡迎下次再來！Huānyíng xià cì zài lái!

    Welcome back next time!

Common mistakes

  • Wrong:他昨天再来了。
    Correct:他昨天又来了。

    When an action occurred in the past (yesterday), use 又, not 再.

  • Wrong:明天你又来吧。
    Correct:明天你再来吧。

    For an action that will occur in the future (tomorrow), use 再, not 又.