A2 noun Neutral 1 min read

三次

san ci /sān cì/

The word '三次' signifies that an event or action has occurred exactly three times.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Indicates an action happened three times.
  • Used after verbs or with event nouns.
  • Common in daily conversation and writing.

Overview

“三次”是一个表示数量的词,明确指出某件事情或动作发生了三遍。它是一个非常基础且常用的词汇,在日常交流和书面语中都极为普遍。理解“三次”的含义有助于准确地描述事件发生的频率。

“三次”通常用在动词后面,以说明动作的重复次数。例如:“我打了他三次。”

科学实验:在实验记录中,描述重复实验的次数,如“重复三次以确保结果准确”。

“一再”表示反复地,强调重复的次数多,并且带有强调的语气,有时也包含不耐烦或强调其重要性。

“两次”表示动作发生了一回,比“三次”少一次。

“多次”表示动作发生了很多回,次数不确定,但多于一次,通常也暗示多于两次或三次。

“数次”与“多次”类似,表示次数不少,但具体数字不明确,比“三次”更不确定。

Examples

1

我看了这本书三次,还是没完全明白。

everyday

I read this book three times, but I still don't fully understand it.

2

该设备已通过三次严格的安全测试。

formal

The device has passed three rigorous safety tests.

3

他跟你说了三次了,你怎么还没听进去?

informal

He's told you three times already, why haven't you gotten it yet?

4

研究表明,该模型在三次迭代后收敛。

academic

Research indicates that the model converges after three iterations.

Common Collocations

说三次 say three times
做三次 do three times
来三次 come three times
看三次 read/watch three times

Common Phrases

第三次

the third time

再来一次

do it again / one more time

三思而后行

think thrice before acting (idiom, 'three' is figurative)

Often Confused With

三次 vs 多次

'多次' means 'many times' or 'multiple times', indicating an unspecified number of repetitions that is more than a few. '三次' specifically means 'three times'.

三次 vs 几回

'几回' (often '好几回') means 'several times', similar to '多次' but can sometimes imply a slightly smaller, though still unspecified, number than '多次'. '三次' is exact.

Grammar Patterns

动词 + 三次 (Verb + sān cì) 名词 + (的)+ 三次 (Noun + (de) + sān cì) - less common, often implies 'the third time of...'

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '三次' for precision when referring to exactly three occurrences. It is a neutral term suitable for most contexts. Avoid using it when the number is approximate; '多次' or '好几次' would be more appropriate then.


Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '三次' with '多次'. Remember '三次' is specific (three times), while '多次' is general (many times). Ensure the context clearly indicates exactly three repetitions when using '三次'.

Tips

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Count Your Actions Carefully

Use '三次' when you mean exactly three times. For approximations, consider '多次' or '好几次'.

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Avoid Ambiguity

Ensure clarity when stating frequency. '三次' is precise; vague terms might lead to misunderstandings.

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The Significance of Three

In Chinese culture, the number three (三) often symbolizes completeness or a significant amount, though '三次' is a literal count.

Word Origin

The word '三次' is a straightforward combination of '三' (three) and '次' (time, occurrence, order). '三' is a fundamental number word, and '次' denotes repetition or sequence. Together, they clearly indicate the third instance or three instances.

Cultural Context

While '三次' is a literal count, the number three holds cultural significance in China, often associated with stability, completeness, or emphasis. However, in the context of '三次', the meaning remains primarily numerical.

Memory Tip

Think of the character '三' (sān) which visually resembles three horizontal lines. Combine this with the idea of '次' (cì) meaning 'time' or 'occurrence'. So, '三次' literally means 'three occurrences'.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“三次”表示确切的次数是三回,而“多次”表示次数不确定,但比一次或两次要多,通常指很多回。

“三次”最常用于动词后,说明动作发生的次数,例如“我去了三次”。有时也可以用于名词后,表示事件的次数,如“这是第三次会议”。

有的。“两次”表示两次,“一次”表示一次。比“三次”更多且不确定的词有“多次”、“数次”、“好几次”等。

在口语中,“三次”非常常用,可以直接说“我做了三次”、“他来了三次”等,非常直接明了。

Test Yourself

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我给他打了___电话,但他都没接。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

根据语境,打了三次电话但都没接,表示一个确切的、但又未成功的次数,所以“三次”最合适。

multiple choice

以下哪个句子正确使用了“三次”?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: d

这三个句子都准确地使用了“三次”来表示动作发生的次数,符合语法和语境。

sentence building

请用“三次”和以下词语组成一个句子:‘看’,‘这本书’,‘我’。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

“我看了这本书三次”是最自然和符合中文语法的表达方式,将动作(看)、对象(这本书)和次数(三次)连接起来。

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