jat1 ci3 jau6 jat1 ci3一次又一次
Jyutpingjat1 ci3 jau6 jat1 ci3
Yaleyāt chi yauh yāt chi
Definition
Time and again; repeatedly; over and over again.
colloquialdescriptionstime
How it's used
This phrase carries a strong sense of frustration or impatience, often implying that the repeated action is negative or unwanted. It functions as an adverbial phrase to emphasize the persistence of an event. While it can describe neutral events, it is most frequently used when complaining about someone's recurring bad behavior.
Examples
He is late time and again, it is really annoying.
Why do you have to challenge my bottom line over and over again?
Related words
Common phrases
to do something over and over again
to say something repeatedly
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use this to describe simple, neutral repetition, but it is better reserved for situations where the repetition is excessive or problematic. For neutral, factual repetition, consider using 幾次 or 好多次 instead.
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