B1 · Grammar reference · ASGIZQJ2
Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" While 又 (yòu) is used for "again" in the past, 再 (zài) is used for "again" in the future. That is, 再 is used when something has happened once and it will happen again.
Structure
Subj. + 再 + [Verb Phrase]
Subj. + 再 + Verb + Obj.
Subj. + 再 + Verb + Verb
Keywords 再 · again · another
Used for Expressing time and date
Classification Adverbs · HSK2 Examples (15) Add all sentences to My sentences We'll come again next year. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Try it again. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Can you please say it again? Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. I want to read this book again. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. You should review it again. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Eat some more. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Let's order some more dishes. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Waiter, two more bottles of beer, please. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Give me another three days. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Can I take two more? Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Keep looking. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Keep asking. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Don't worry. Keep thinking. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Keep talking for a little bit. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Wait a little longer. Illustrates Expressing "again" in the future with "zai" with 再. Further resources
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