再 zài
again (future) / more
再 (zài) means "again (future) / more" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 再
一遍
yī biàn
one time (measure word for actions)
下周
xià zhōu
next week
蛋糕
dàngāo
cake
复杂
fùzá
complicated
讨论
tǎolùn
to discuss
分手
fēnshǒu
to break up
旅行
lǚxíng
to travel
往前
wǎng qián
forward
Frequently asked questions
What does 再 (zài) mean in Chinese?
再 (zài) means "again (future) / more" in Chinese. 再 (zài) means "again (future) / more" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 再 in a sentence?
Use 再 (zài) the way you would use "again (future) / more" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 再?
Common words that pair with 再 include 一遍, 下周. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 再 (zài) and 只 (zhǐ)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 再 means "again (future) / more"; 只 means "only / just". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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