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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
日复一日rìfùyírìday after dayHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #11969, Very Hard
rìfùyírì(ri4fu4yi2ri4)ri fu yi ri T4
  1. 1day after day
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March 24, 2026

日复一日(日復一日)rìfùyírì(ri4fu4yi2ri4)

The idiom '日复一日' literally translates to 'day after day' and is used to describe a repetitive or continuous action occurring over an extended period of time. It often conveys a sense of monotony or the passage of time in a routine manner.

Strokes18Frequency#11969DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of repetitive daily routines is often tied to the importance of discipline and perseverance, reflecting traditional values in work and study.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sun (日) rising and setting every day (复), creating a cycle that repeats (一日) endlessly. Picture the sun as a clock, marking the same time each day to help recall the meaning of this phrase.

Meanings of 日复一日

rìfùyírì(ri4fu4yi2ri4)
1day after day
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日复一日Simplified
日復一日Traditional
18Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

This expression is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to describe routines or habits. Be cautious not to mix it up with similar expressions like '一天天' which can imply gradual change rather than repetition.

HSK Study Tips

Although not formally listed in HSK, understanding this idiom can be valuable for HSK Level 4 learners as it combines basic characters like '日' (day) with more complex ideas of time. Focus on the context of usage to enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '日复一日' with '日常' (daily) or '天天' (every day), which do not convey the same sense of monotony. Ensure to use '日复一日' specifically when highlighting repetitive actions.

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Component Characters

日rìsun
HSK 14 strokes日
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复fùto go and return
HSK 29 strokes夊
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一yīone
HSK 11 strokes一
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日rìsun
HSK 14 strokes日
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How to say day after day in Chinese

“day after day” in Chinese is日复一日rìfùyírì

The idiom '日复一日' literally translates to 'day after day' and is used to describe a repetitive or continuous action occurring over an extended period of time. It often conveys a sense of monotony or the passage of time in a routine manner.

When to use 日复一日

This expression is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to describe routines or habits. Be cautious not to mix it up with similar expressions like '一天天' which can imply gradual change rather than repetition.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse '日复一日' with '日常' (daily) or '天天' (every day), which do not convey the same sense of monotony. Ensure to use '日复一日' specifically when highlighting repetitive actions.

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Use '日复一日' when you want to emphasize the monotony of a routine or the continuation of an action over time.

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