HSK 7-9
屡次
lǚcì
Repeatedly; time and again
Structure
Subject + 屡次 + Verb / Verb Phrase
How it works
The term '屡次' is an adverb used to indicate that an action or event has occurred many times, often in quick succession or with a sense of persistence. It is typically used in formal or written contexts and often carries a connotation of frustration, warning, or remarkable effort.
Examples
他屡次违反公司规定，最终被解雇了。
Tā lǚcì wéifǎn gōngsī guīdìng, zuìzhōng bèi jiěgù le.
He repeatedly violated company regulations and was ultimately fired.
尽管实验屡次失败，科学家们仍未放弃。
Jǐnguǎn shíyàn lǚcì shībài, kēxuéjiāmen réng wèi fàngqì.
Despite the experiment failing time and again, the scientists still did not give up.
这位作家屡次获得国际文学大奖。
Zhè wèi zuòjiā lǚcì huòdé guójì wénxué dàjiǎng.
This author has repeatedly won major international literary awards.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse '屡次' with '再次'. '再次' means 'once again' (one more time), whereas '屡次' implies many times (frequently).
Tip
Pair '屡次' with verbs that have significant consequences (like 'prohibit', 'fail', or 'warn') to sound more like a native speaker in formal writing.
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