Used to describe an action that is done repeatedly, often with a sense of persistence or thorough consideration.
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- Used to describe actions repeated multiple times.
- Often implies careful consideration or persistent persuasion.
- Typically placed before the verb it modifies.
1) 概述：‘再三’由‘再’（再一次）和‘三’（泛指多次）组成，意指反复、多次。它常用来修饰动词，强调行为的重复性和持续性，常带有为了达到某种目的而进行的反复努力或反复思考的含义。
2) 使用模式：该词通常置于动词之前，如‘再三叮嘱’、‘再三考虑’。它不能单独作为谓语，必须修饰具体的动作行为。在句式上，常用于表达主语对某事物的慎重态度或对他人的关心。
3) 常见语境：多出现在书面语或正式口语中，常用于劝告、请求、拒绝或深思熟虑的场景。例如，当父母反复叮嘱孩子注意安全时，或者在做重大决策前反复权衡利弊时，都会用到这个词。
4) 近义词辨析：与‘反复’相比，‘再三’更强调动作的次数多且带有主观意愿（如劝说、考虑）；‘反复’则更侧重于动作的来回、交替或状态的不断变化，应用范围更广，既可用于主观行为，也可用于客观现象。
Examples
我再三考虑后，决定接受这份工作。
everydayAfter thinking about it over and over, I decided to accept this job.
他再三道歉，希望得到原谅。
formalHe apologized repeatedly, hoping to be forgiven.
别再三问我了，我真的不知道。
informalStop asking me repeatedly; I really don't know.
经过再三实验，数据终于准确了。
academicAfter repeated experiments, the data finally became accurate.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
再三强调
emphasize repeatedly
再三确认
confirm repeatedly
再三推辞
decline repeatedly
Often Confused With
Refers to actions or states that alternate or happen repeatedly. It is more neutral and can describe physical or abstract repetition.
Very similar to '再三'. '一再' often implies a slightly more negative tone when someone keeps doing something wrong despite warnings.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
再三 is an adverb that must precede a verb. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It carries a sense of deliberation or persistent effort. It should not be used with verbs that imply a single, instantaneous action.
Common Mistakes
Learners often place '再三' after the verb, which is grammatically incorrect. Another common error is using it to modify nouns or adjectives. Remember it specifically targets the action (verb).
Tips
Focus on the intent
Use '再三' when you want to emphasize that someone has done something repeatedly to achieve a goal or show care. It adds a layer of seriousness to the action.
Avoid literal numerical meaning
Do not confuse '再三' with the literal number three. It always means 'repeatedly' or 'over and over'.
Politeness and concern
In Chinese culture, using '再三' when giving advice shows genuine concern and respect for the listener's well-being.
Word Origin
The word is a compound of '再' (again) and '三' (three). In ancient Chinese, 'three' was often used to represent 'many' or 'a plurality', hence the meaning of 'repeatedly'.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, persistence and thoroughness are highly valued. Using '再三' reflects a person's careful and responsible attitude toward a task or relationship.
Memory Tip
Think of the number three as a symbol for 'many' in Chinese. If you do something three times (再三), you are doing it repeatedly.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“再三”侧重于主观意愿的重复，如再三叮嘱、再三考虑。而“反复”既可以指主观行为，也可以指客观状态的来回变化，如反复无常、反复修改。
可以，例如“再三拒绝”或“再三不听劝告”。它强调的是拒绝或不听的行为发生了多次。
是的，“再三”作为副词，必须修饰动词。它不能单独使用，也不能修饰名词或形容词。
不等于。“再三”中的“三”是虚指，表示“多次”，而不是确切的数字三。
Test Yourself
老师___叮嘱我们，过马路一定要注意安全。
叮嘱是反复的行为，用“再三”最合适。
请选出正确项。
“再三”必须修饰动词，“考虑”是动词，用法正确。
再三 / 我 / 拒绝 / 的 / 邀请 / 了
副词“再三”应放在动词“拒绝”之前。
Score: /3
Summary
Used to describe an action that is done repeatedly, often with a sense of persistence or thorough consideration.
- Used to describe actions repeated multiple times.
- Often implies careful consideration or persistent persuasion.
- Typically placed before the verb it modifies.
Focus on the intent
Use '再三' when you want to emphasize that someone has done something repeatedly to achieve a goal or show care. It adds a layer of seriousness to the action.
Avoid literal numerical meaning
Do not confuse '再三' with the literal number three. It always means 'repeatedly' or 'over and over'.
Politeness and concern
In Chinese culture, using '再三' when giving advice shows genuine concern and respect for the listener's well-being.
Examples
4 of 4我再三考虑后，决定接受这份工作。
After thinking about it over and over, I decided to accept this job.
他再三道歉，希望得到原谅。
He apologized repeatedly, hoping to be forgiven.
别再三问我了，我真的不知道。
Stop asking me repeatedly; I really don't know.
经过再三实验，数据终于准确了。
After repeated experiments, the data finally became accurate.
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