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屡次 (lǚcì) vs 多次 (duōcì): Use 屡次 when emphasizing a pattern of recurrence with a sense of frustration, while 多次 simply indicates multiple occurrences without that nuance.
'屡次' is typically used in formal contexts, so it’s best reserved for written communication or formal speeches. A common mistake is to confuse it with '几次' (jǐcì), which means 'a few times'; remember '屡次' emphasizes repetition over time.
As a HSK 6 word, '屡次' connects to other advanced vocabulary related to frequency and occurrence. When studying, focus on its usage in complex sentences and practice forming phrases that express recurring events.
Learners often confuse '屡次' with '屡屡' (lǚlǚ), which has a more literary tone. For example, saying '我屡次去过这家餐厅' (I have repeatedly gone to this restaurant) is correct, but using '我屡屡去过这家餐厅' may sound overly formal or poetic in everyday speech.
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How to say repeatedly in Chinese
“repeatedly” in Chinese is屡次
The term '屡次' (lǚcì) refers to the act of occurring repeatedly or time and again. It is often used in contexts that emphasize the frequency of an event or action, highlighting a pattern of recurrence. Commonly found in both spoken and written Chinese, it can convey frustration or emphasis regarding a situation that keeps happening.
When to use 屡次
'屡次' is typically used in formal contexts, so it’s best reserved for written communication or formal speeches. A common mistake is to confuse it with '几次' (jǐcì), which means 'a few times'; remember '屡次' emphasizes repetition over time.
屡次 or something close to it
屡次 (lǚcì) vs 多次 (duōcì): Use 屡次 when emphasizing a pattern of recurrence with a sense of frustration, while 多次 simply indicates multiple occurrences without that nuance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '屡次' with '屡屡' (lǚlǚ), which has a more literary tone. For example, saying '我屡次去过这家餐厅' (I have repeatedly gone to this restaurant) is correct, but using '我屡屡去过这家餐厅' may sound overly formal or poetic in everyday speech.
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Grammar Patterns of 屡次
屡次 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 2 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____尝试强攻这座建筑。
The rebel soldiers tried repeatedly to storm the building.
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'屡次' is more formal, so it's better suited for writing or formal discussions rather than everyday casual conversations.
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