HSK 7-9
屡屡
lǚlǚ
Again and again; repeatedly
Structure
Subject + 屡屡 + Verb / Verb Phrase
How it works
The adverb '屡屡' is used in formal or literary contexts to indicate that an action or situation occurs repeatedly or time after time. It is often used to describe notable achievements, persistent problems, or frequent occurrences in professional and academic writing.
Examples
他在国际大赛中屡屡夺冠，为国争光。
Tā zài guójì dàsài zhōng lǚlǚ duóguàn, wèi guó zhēngguāng.
He has repeatedly won titles in international competitions, bringing honor to his country.
这种不规范的行为在行业内屡屡发生，引起了监管部门的重视。
Zhè zhǒng bù guīfàn de xíngwéi zài hángyè nèi lǚlǚ fāshēng, yǐnqǐ le jiānguǎn bùmén de zhòngshì.
This kind of non-standard behavior has occurred repeatedly within the industry, attracting the attention of regulatory authorities.
尽管实验屡屡失败，他依然没有放弃科研梦想。
Jǐnguǎn shíyàn lǚlǚ shībài, tā yīrán méiyǒu fàngqì kēyán mèngxiǎng.
Despite the repeated failure of the experiments, he still did not give up his dream of scientific research.
Common mistakes
Do not use '屡屡' for trivial or daily activities (like eating or sleeping); use it for significant events, formal trends, or professional contexts.
Tip
Think of '屡屡' as the formal equivalent of '经常' or '一次又一次.' It is frequently paired with verbs like 获胜 (win), 刷新 (break records), or 遭 (suffer/encounter).
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