再
zài
HSK 2
#242 most
frequent character
again, once more, re-, second
adverb
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
再 began as a simple drawing of a fish with 二 across its bottom. That picture stood for 'twice; second time'. The sense later grew to 'more'.
Drawn as: fish with two lines
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Example Sentences
我再喝一杯水。
wǒzài hē yībēi shuǐ 。
I will drink another glass of water.
请再说一遍。
qǐng zàishuō yībiàn 。
Please say it again.
他再来时，我会告诉他。
tā zàilái shí ， wǒ huì gàosù tā 。
I will tell him when he comes again.
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