再
Meaning:
again, twice, re-
HSK 2
Frequency:
#528
Pinyin:
zài
Strokes:
6
Radical:
冂
How to Write 再 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "再" in Chinese
The Chinese character 再 (zài) means "again, twice, re-". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 再 include: 一再, 不再, 再三.
📚 Words and Phrases with 再
Common words containing this character
一再
repeatedly
HSK 2
不再
no more; no longer
HSK 2
再三
over and over again
HSK 2
再不
or else; alternatively
HSK 2
可再生
renewable (resource)
HSK 3
陈再道
Chen Zaidao (1909-1993), general in the People's Liberation Army
HSK 3
一改再改
to change (sth) repeatedly
HSK 4
恩同再造
(idiom) a great life-saving favor
HSK 4
时不再来
Time that has passed will never come back. (idiom)
HSK 4
东山再起
lit. to return to office after living as a hermit on Mount Dongshan (idiom); fig. to make a comeback
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: Two fish 冉 caught on a line 一
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "再"?
- The pinyin is zài
- How many strokes does "再" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "再" mean?
- again, twice, re-
- What is the radical of "再"?
- The radical is "冂"