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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
屢lǚfrequently, often, again and againx, 14 strokes, radical 尸
lǚ(lv3)lv T3
  1. 1frequently, often, again and again
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March 24, 2026

屢lǚ(lv3)

The character 屢 (lǚ) means 'frequently' or 'often' and conveys a sense of repetition over time. It is commonly used to describe actions or events that occur repeatedly or habitually. In contexts such as storytelling or historical narratives, it emphasizes the recurrence of certain events or behaviors.

Strokes14Radical尸
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of repetition is significant, especially in learning and traditions; for instance, the idea that practice makes perfect is deeply rooted, making 屢 a relevant term for educators and students alike.

Memory tip

Imagine a person 'looping' (the sound of 'lǚ') back to the same place again and again, like a looped path they frequently walk. The radical 屮 (sprouting grass) hints at growth or happening multiple times, reinforcing the idea of recurrence.

Meanings of 屢

lǚ(lv3)
1frequently, often, again and again
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About 屢

屢Simplified
14Strokes
尸Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Quick Contrast

屡 (lǚ) vs 频 (pín) — use 屡 when emphasizing habitual or repeated actions over time, while 频 focuses more on the frequency of occurrence without the same nuance of habit.

Usage Notes

Be cautious using 屢 in formal contexts, as it may come off as colloquial. It often collocates with verbs indicating actions that happen repeatedly, like 屢次 (lǚcì, 'repeatedly') or 屢遭 (lǚzāo, 'often encounter'). Remember to use the correct tone to avoid confusion with other meanings.

HSK Study Tips

While 屢 is not included in the HSK curriculum, it can be useful for students at higher levels to express frequency. Focus on combining it with related terms like 次 (cì, 'times') to deepen understanding of frequency-related expressions.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 屢 with 常 (cháng), thinking they are interchangeable. However, remember that 屢 specifically emphasizes repetition, while 常 is more about frequency without that nuance.

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Etymology of 屢

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 尸 represents the meaning and 娄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 屢.

Memory hint

body

Semantic (meaning)尸
+
Phonetic (sound)婁
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Origin

屢 = 尸 + 婁. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 屢

IDS Structure⿸尸婁
屢Full character
=
尸shi1
enclosing
婁lou2
inner
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How to say frequently, often, again and again in Chinese

“frequently, often, again and again” in Chinese is屢lǚ

The character 屢 (lǚ) means 'frequently' or 'often' and conveys a sense of repetition over time. It is commonly used to describe actions or events that occur repeatedly or habitually. In contexts such as storytelling or historical narratives, it emphasizes the recurrence of certain events or behaviors.

When to use 屢

Be cautious using 屢 in formal contexts, as it may come off as colloquial. It often collocates with verbs indicating actions that happen repeatedly, like 屢次 (lǚcì, 'repeatedly') or 屢遭 (lǚzāo, 'often encounter'). Remember to use the correct tone to avoid confusion with other meanings.

屢 or something close to it

屡 (lǚ) vs 频 (pín) — use 屡 when emphasizing habitual or repeated actions over time, while 频 focuses more on the frequency of occurrence without the same nuance of habit.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 屢 with 常 (cháng), thinking they are interchangeable. However, remember that 屢 specifically emphasizes repetition, while 常 is more about frequency without that nuance.

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Word Family of 屢

Words containing this character10
屡lǚrepeatedly屢
屡屡repeatedly屢屢
屡次lǚcìrepeatedly屢次
屡试不爽well-tried屢試不爽
屡见不鲜a common occurrence (idiom)屢見不鮮
屡禁不止to continue despite repeated prohibition (idiom)屢禁不止
屡教不改incorrigible屢教不改
屡遭to suffer repeatedly屢遭
屡战屡败to suffer defeat in every battle (idiom)屢戰屢敗
屡禁不绝to continue despite repeated prohibition (idiom)屢禁不絕
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Frequently Asked Questions about 屢

You can say '他屢次迟到' (tā lǚcì chídào), meaning 'He is often late.'

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