Expressing “Again and Again” with “yízài”
一再
How it works
一再 (yízài) means “again and again,” “repeatedly,” or “time and again.” It emphasizes repeated action over multiple occasions.
Compared with 再三 (zàisān), 一再 (yízài) often focuses more on repeated occurrence over time, while 再三 (zàisān) often feels more deliberate or emphatic in acts like urging, requesting, or warning.
Example sentences
尽管我已经一再解释，这个误会还是没能马上消除。
Although I had explained it again and again, the misunderstanding still could not be cleared up immediately.
他一再强调，做研究最重要的不是速度，而是是否严谨。
He repeatedly emphasized that in doing research, what matters most is not speed but rigor.
公司管理层一再保证会改善工作环境，可直到现在也没有明显变化。
The company management repeatedly promised to improve the work environment, but there has still been no obvious change up to now.
Key point
一再 (yízài) is common in formal narration and often appears when something has been stressed or repeated many times.