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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
重播to replay; to rerun; (agriculture) to reseedHSK 7, unknown, 24 strokes, rank #12429, Very Hard
  1. 1to replay
  2. 2to rerun
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March 24, 2026

重播

重播 (chóngbō) means 'to replay' or 'to broadcast again'. It is commonly used in the context of media, such as television shows, movies, or sports events, indicating that something is being shown again after its initial airing.

Strokes24Frequency#12429DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In modern Chinese culture, the concept of 重播 has gained prominence with the rise of streaming platforms, where viewers often rewatch their favorite shows or sports events.

Memory tip

Think of 重 (chóng) as 'heavy' or 'again' and 播 (bō) as 'to spread' or 'broadcast'. Imagine a heavy TV remote in your hand, pressing the 'replay' button to watch your favorite show again.

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重播Simplified
24Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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重放 (chóngfàng) - use 重播 when referring specifically to media broadcasts, while 重放 can imply a broader context of replaying any recorded content.

Usage Notes

重播 is typically used in informal contexts, especially when discussing media. A common mistake is to confuse it with 复播 (fùbō), which can imply a repeat broadcast after a significant time lapse. Be mindful of the tones to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

This word is relevant for intermediate learners (HSK 4), as it combines two characters that are often used in various contexts. Focus on understanding how both parts relate to the concept of repetition or broadcasting.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 重播 with 重新 (chóngxīn), which means 'to do something again' rather than 'to replay'. For example, saying '我想重新看这个节目' (I want to 重播 this show) is incorrect; it should be '我想重播这个节目'.

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Component characters

重zhòngheavy
HSK 49 strokes里
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播bōto sow
HSK 615 strokes扌
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How to say to replay in Chinese

“to replay” in Chinese is重播

重播 (chóngbō) means 'to replay' or 'to broadcast again'. It is commonly used in the context of media, such as television shows, movies, or sports events, indicating that something is being shown again after its initial airing.

When to use 重播

重播 is typically used in informal contexts, especially when discussing media. A common mistake is to confuse it with 复播 (fùbō), which can imply a repeat broadcast after a significant time lapse. Be mindful of the tones to avoid confusion.

重播 or something close to it

重放 (chóngfàng) - use 重播 when referring specifically to media broadcasts, while 重放 can imply a broader context of replaying any recorded content.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 重播 with 重新 (chóngxīn), which means 'to do something again' rather than 'to replay'. For example, saying '我想重新看这个节目' (I want to 重播 this show) is incorrect; it should be '我想重播这个节目'.

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No, 重播 refers specifically to events that have already occurred and are being shown again, not live broadcasts.

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