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屡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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屡
lǚ
time and again
HSK 7, d, 12 strokes, radical 尸, rank #23517, Very Hard
屡
lǚ
repeatedly
HSK 7, d, 12 strokes, radical 尸, rank #23517, Very Hard
屡
lǚ
frequently
HSK 7, d, 12 strokes, radical 尸, rank #23517, Very Hard
屡
lǚ
frequently, often, again and again
HSK 7, d, 12 strokes, radical 尸, rank #23517, Very Hard
屡
lǚ
time and again
HSK 7, d, 12 strokes, radical 尸, rank #23517, Very Hard
屡
lǚ
repeatedly
HSK 7, d, 12 strokes, radical 尸, rank #23517, Very Hard
屡
lǚ
frequently
HSK 7, d, 12 strokes, radical 尸, rank #23517, Very Hard
屡
lǚ
frequently, often, again and again
HSK 7, d, 12 strokes, radical 尸, rank #23517, Very Hard
lǚ(lv3)lv
primary
T3
1time and again
2repeatedly
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March 24, 2026
屡(屢)lǚ(lv3)
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.
Strokes12Radical尸Frequency#23517DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of repetition often connects with the value placed on persistence and learning through experience. The saying '屡战屡胜' (lǚ zhàn lǚ shèng) highlights the importance of repeatedly striving for success.
Memory tip
Imagine a person climbing a mountain (the radical 屮 on the left) over and over again, signifying persistence. The character 屡 can be visualized as this person ‘climbing’ (lǚ) again and again, making it memorable as 'repeatedly climbing'.
Meanings of 屡
lǚ(lv3)
primary
1time and again
2repeatedly
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About 屡
屡Simplified
屢Traditional
12Strokes
尸Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#23517Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
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.
Usage Notes
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.'
HSK Study Tips
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.
Common Mistakes
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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屡 = 尸 + 娄. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 屡
IDS Structure⿸尸娄
屡Full character
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尸shi1
enclosing
娄Lou2
inner
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Parts
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How to say time and again in Chinese
“time and again” in Chinese is屡lǚ
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.'
屡 or something close to it
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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屡
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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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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叛军____次尝试强攻这座建筑。
The rebel soldiers tried repeatedly to storm the building.
Example sentences for 屡 (4)
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叛军屡次尝试强攻这座建筑。
pàn jūn lǚcì chángshì jiàng gōng zhè zuò jiànzhù。
The rebel soldiers tried repeatedly to storm the building.
