HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
再 — again, once more
- Reading
- zài
- Meaning
- again, once more
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
再 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zài and it means again, once more. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
再 appears in everyday chinese words such as 再 (again, then), 再见 (goodbye) and 再次 (again, once more).
Chinese words containing 再
Frequently asked questions
What does 再 mean in Chinese?
再 means again, once more in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 再 read?
再 is read zài. Reading it inside real words — 再 and 再见 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 再 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 再 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 再 in a word?
A common word containing 再 is 再 (zài) — "again, then". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 再 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 再 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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