再三 (zàisān) or means "repeatedly" or "time and again" in a formal way, and is usually placed before a two-syllable verb.
Structure
Examples
- 老师 再三 强调 这 次 考试 对 我们 很 重要。 The teacher has stressed over and over that this exam is really important for us.
- 中国 政府 再三 警告 美国 不要 干涉 中国 的 内政。 China's government warns the USA repeatedly not to interfere in China's affairs.
- 她 再三 犹豫 之后,选择 了 放弃 比赛。 After hesitating again and again, she chose to give up the competition.
- 我们 再三 考虑 过后,决定 满足 你 的 这 个 要求。 After back and forth considering, we decided to satisfy your requirements.
- 我 再三 提醒 你 出国 旅游 一定 要 小心 你 的 钱包。 I reminded you, again and again, that you need to be careful with your wallet when you travel abroad.
See also
Sources and further reading
Books
- Chinese Grammar - Broken down into 100 items - Basic and Intermediate Levels (汉语语法百项讲练 - 初中级) (pp.195-7)
- New Practical Chinese Reader 5 (新实用汉语课本5) (pp.157)