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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
重申chóngshēnto reaffirmHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #11311, Very Hard
重申chóngshēnto reiterateHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #11311, Very Hard
chóngshēn(chong2shen1)chong shen T2
  1. 1to reaffirm
  2. 2to reiterate
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March 24, 2026

重申chóngshēn(chong2shen1)

重申 means to reaffirm or reiterate something that has already been stated. It is often used in formal contexts, such as in legal, academic, or business settings, where clarity and emphasis on a previous statement are important.

Strokes14Frequency#11311DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

重申 often appears in political and official statements in China, where clarity and reiteration of policies are crucial for public understanding. It reflects the importance of communication in maintaining social order and unity.

Memory tip

Think of 重 (chóng) as 're-' and 申 (shēn) as 'to state'. Imagine a teacher saying the same important rule again, emphasizing it so that every student understands. Visualize the teacher standing on a podium, re-stating the rule to the class.

Meanings of 重申

chóngshēn(chong2shen1)
1to reaffirm
2to reiterate
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重申Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

重申 (reaffirm) vs 再说 (say again) — use 重申 for formal contexts emphasizing clarity, while 再说 is more casual and less formalized.

Usage Notes

重申 is typically used in formal conversations or writings. A common mistake is using it in casual contexts where reiterating is not necessary. Pay attention to the tone and context to avoid sounding repetitive or overly formal.

HSK Study Tips

While 重申 is not in the HSK list, understanding this word can enhance your vocabulary related to communication and emphasis. Focus on how it relates to other similar terms like 重复 (chóngfù) which means to repeat.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 重申 with 说明 (shuōmíng), which means 'to explain'. For example, saying '我重申这个概念' (Wǒ chóngshēn zhège gàiniàn) when they mean to explain it would be incorrect; they should use '我说明这个概念'.

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Component characters

重zhòngheavy
HSK 49 strokes里
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申Shēnold name for Shanghai 上海[Shàng hǎi]
HSK 75 strokes田
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How to say to reaffirm in Chinese

“to reaffirm” in Chinese is重申chóngshēn

重申 means to reaffirm or reiterate something that has already been stated. It is often used in formal contexts, such as in legal, academic, or business settings, where clarity and emphasis on a previous statement are important.

When to use 重申

重申 is typically used in formal conversations or writings. A common mistake is using it in casual contexts where reiterating is not necessary. Pay attention to the tone and context to avoid sounding repetitive or overly formal.

重申 or something close to it

重申 (reaffirm) vs 再说 (say again) — use 重申 for formal contexts emphasizing clarity, while 再说 is more casual and less formalized.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 重申 with 说明 (shuōmíng), which means 'to explain'. For example, saying '我重申这个概念' (Wǒ chóngshēn zhège gàiniàn) when they mean to explain it would be incorrect; they should use '我说明这个概念'.

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Use 重申 when you need to emphasize or clarify an important point that has already been mentioned, especially in formal discussions.

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