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屡 (lǚ) vs 常 (cháng) — use 屡 for emphasis on repeated actions with a sense of occurrence over time, while 常 indicates a general frequency or habitual nature without the same emphasis on repetition.
屡 is often used in formal contexts, so be mindful of your audience. A common mistake is to confuse it with 类 (lèi), which means 'type' or 'category.' Collocations include 屡次 (lǚ cì), meaning 'repeated times,' and 屡见不鲜 (lǚ jiàn bù xiān), meaning 'often seen and not fresh.'
屡 is not part of the official HSK levels; however, it is useful for learners at HSK 5 and above as it connects with vocabulary related to frequency and habits. Focus on context and usage in phrases to strengthen understanding.
Learners often confuse 屡 with 屋 (wū), which means 'house.' An incorrect example would be using 屡 in a context where 屋 is intended, such as '我住在屡里' (I live in a repeatedly), which should be '我住在屋里' (I live in a house).
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Etymology of 屡
Phonosemantic compound. 尸 represents the meaning and 娄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 屢.
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The character 屡 (lǚ) means 'repeatedly' or 'frequently.' It conveys the idea of something occurring multiple times, often in the context of actions or behaviors. Commonly used in expressions that describe habits or recurring events, it emphasizes the regularity of the occurrence.
When to use 屡
屡 is often used in formal contexts, so be mindful of your audience. A common mistake is to confuse it with 类 (lèi), which means 'type' or 'category.' Collocations include 屡次 (lǚ cì), meaning 'repeated times,' and 屡见不鲜 (lǚ jiàn bù xiān), meaning 'often seen and not fresh.'
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屡 (lǚ) vs 常 (cháng) — use 屡 for emphasis on repeated actions with a sense of occurrence over time, while 常 indicates a general frequency or habitual nature without the same emphasis on repetition.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 屡 with 屋 (wū), which means 'house.' An incorrect example would be using 屡 in a context where 屋 is intended, such as '我住在屡里' (I live in a repeatedly), which should be '我住在屋里' (I live in a house).
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Grammar Patterns of 屡
屡 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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叛军____次尝试强攻这座建筑。
The rebel soldiers tried repeatedly to storm the building.
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While both can mean 'frequently,' 屡 emphasizes repetition over time, whereas 常 simply indicates something that happens often.
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