A2 adverb Neutral 1 min read

再次

zài cì /tsai tsʰi/

Use '再次' to indicate doing something 'once more' or 'again', emphasizing the repetition of an action.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Means 'once more' or 'again'.
  • Indicates a repeated action or event.
  • Common in requests and descriptions of repetition.

Overview

“再次”是一个非常常用的副词,表示动作或状态的重复。它强调的是“再一次”这个概念,区别于第一次的发生。在日常交流中,“再次”可以用来表达希望、请求、或者仅仅是陈述一个重复发生的事实。

“再次”通常放在动词前面,构成“再次 + 动词”的结构。例如,“请再说一遍(请再次说)”。它也可以用于描述事件的重复发生,如“这是我们再次见面”。在某些情况下,它也可以单独使用,表示“又一次”,例如:“我这次又失败了,下次必须再次成功!”。它也可以和时间词语连用,如“明天再次”。

“再次”常用于以下语境:

提醒或警告:提醒对方注意某事再次发生,如“请注意,不要再次犯同样的错误。”

“再次”和“又”都表示重复,但侧重点略有不同。

  • 再次 (zài cì):更强调“一次又一次”的顺序感,或者表示一个明确的、独立的重复动作。它通常用于较正式或需要强调重复次数的场合。
  • 又 (yòu):更侧重于表示动作的连续重复,或者与前一次相比的继续。它语气更口语化,也更灵活,可以放在动词前,也可以放在句子开头或结尾。

例如:

  • “请你再次说一遍。” (强调请求对方重复一次)
  • “他又迟到了。” (表示他连续几次迟到,语气更随意)
  • “我再次看到了他。” (强调又一次见到)
  • “今天天气又冷了。” (表示天气持续变冷)

Examples

1

请再说一遍,我没听清楚。

everyday

Please say it again, I didn't hear clearly.

2

这是我们第三次再次来到这座美丽的城市。

formal

This is the third time we have visited this beautiful city again.

3

他又来了!真希望他这次能再次带来好消息。

informal

He's here again! I really hope he brings good news this time.

4

该研究旨在探讨该现象再次出现的可能性。

academic

This study aims to explore the possibility of this phenomenon occurring again.

Common Collocations

再次感谢 Thank you again
再次见面 Meet again
再次发生 Happen again
再次尝试 Try again

Common Phrases

再次感谢

Thank you again

再次见面

Meet again

再次尝试

Try again

Often Confused With

再次 vs 又 (yòu)

'又' is more colloquial and often implies continuous repetition or a change compared to the previous state. '再次' is more formal and emphasizes a distinct, separate instance of repetition.

再次 vs 还 (hái)

'还' can mean 'still' or 'also/in addition'. While it can sometimes imply continuation, it doesn't specifically mean 'once more' like '再次' does.

Grammar Patterns

再次 + 动词 (zài cì + verb) (主语)+ 再次 + 动词 + (宾语) (时间)+ 再次 + 动词

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '再次' when you want to explicitly state that an action or event is happening for a second or subsequent time. It is generally more formal than '又'. Ensure the context clearly indicates repetition.


Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '再次' with words like '还' (hái) which means 'still' or 'also'. While '又' (yòu) is similar, '再次' is often preferred in more formal writing or when emphasizing the distinctness of the repetition.

Tips

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Emphasize the Repetition

Use '再次' when you want to clearly state that something is happening for a second, third, or subsequent time.

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Avoid Overuse

While useful, using '再次' too frequently in casual conversation might sound a bit stiff. Consider '又' for more natural flow.

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Polite Requests

Saying '请再说一遍' (Please say it again) using '再次' is a polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves.

Word Origin

The character '再' (zài) originally depicted a person stepping back, signifying repetition or doing something again. '次' (cì) means 'next' or 'secondary'. Together, they clearly mean 'a second time' or 'once more'.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, emphasizing repetition can be linked to perseverance and diligence. Saying '再次努力' (try again) shows resilience.

Memory Tip

Think of '再次' as 'second time' (次 means time/order). Picture yourself going back to do something a second time.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“再次”更强调一次明确的重复,常用于请求或描述事件的再次发生。“又”更口语化,表示连续重复或状态的继续,语气更灵活。

“再次”通常放在动词前面,构成“再次 + 动词”的结构。有时也可以在特定语境下单独使用或与时间词语连用。

是的,“又”是更口语化的表达,可以表示重复的意思,例如“他又来了”。

在正式场合,使用“再次”通常更合适,因为它更明确地表示重复,并且语气相对更正式。

Test Yourself

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他这次考试又考砸了,希望他下次能够______成功。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 再次

这里需要表示“下一次”的重复尝试,所以“再次”最合适。

multiple choice

“请您把刚才的话再说一遍。”这句话中,“再说”可以替换成哪个词?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 再次说

“再说一遍”表示请求对方重复刚才说的话,用“再次说”替换最准确。

sentence building

请用“再次,我,见到,他”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我再次见到他。

“再次”作为副词,通常放在动词“见到”前面,构成“我再次见到他”的正确语序。

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