Expressing “Repeatedly” with “fǎnfù”
反复
How it works
反复 (fǎnfù) means “repeatedly,” “again and again,” or “back and forth.” It can describe repeated action, repeated consideration, or repeated change.
Compared with 一再 (yízài) or 再三 (zàisān), 反复 (fǎnfù) often emphasizes repeated process or recurrence, and it can also describe fluctuation.
Example sentences
这个问题我们已经反复讨论过了，可到现在仍然没有形成一致意见。
We have discussed this issue repeatedly, but up to now we still have not formed a unified opinion.
在做出最后决定之前，他把整件事情从头到尾反复考虑了几遍。
Before making the final decision, he considered the whole matter from beginning to end several times.
最近天气变化很大，病情也一直反复，所以医生建议先继续观察。
The weather has been changing greatly recently, and the illness has also kept fluctuating, so the doctor suggested continuing observation for now.
Key point
反复 (fǎnfù) is broader than simple repetition; it can also describe repeated swings, changes, or reconsideration.