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Definition
Repeatedly; several times in a row.
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How it's used
Focuses on the repetitive nature of an action, often implying a sense of frustration or a negative accumulation of events. It is more formal than simply repeating a verb and is frequently found in news reports or formal complaints to emphasize the persistence of an issue.
Examples
He made repeated mistakes, which caused the project to fail.
Have you been receiving harassing calls repeatedly?
Related words
Common phrases
repeatedly questioning
repeated blows or setbacks
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, positive contexts, as it almost exclusively describes negative or problematic situations. It is not a direct substitute for everyday adverbs like 次次 or 經常.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
