再 (zài) - again & once more

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zài ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 一

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再 · zài

again;

once more;

then;

furthermore;

used before verbs to indicate repetition or continuation.

againonce morethen

Usage highlights

againgoodbyeonce morefurthermorerepeatedlyrevival

Synonyms

  • 又— again, also
  • 复— again, repeat
  • 重— again, repeat

Antonyms

  • 初— first, initial
  • 首— first, initial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • See you again tomorrow (再见).
  • We'll discuss it further next time (再谈).
  • Please say that one more time (再说一遍).
  • If you have time, come visit again (有空再来).

Collocations

  • again(再次)
  • goodbye(再见)
  • once more(再一次)
  • furthermore(再者)
  • repeatedly(再三)
  • revival(再生)

Idioms

  • Never again(一失足成千古恨，再回头已百年身)
  • The die is cast(一不做，二不休)
  • Repeated failures lead to success(失败是成功之母)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a fish or sacrificial vessel, later simplified to current form.
  • Used extensively in classical Chinese literature to indicate repetition or continuation.
  • Common in modern Chinese for expressing future intentions and polite farewells.

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