再 (zài)

再 is an adverb meaning "again" with a future-oriented sense. It refers to doing something one more time, either as a plan, request, or possibility.

Meanings

[adverb] Again, once more (referring to a future or hypothetical repetition).
[adverb] Then, and then (connecting sequential future actions).

Example Sentences

请再说一遍。 Qǐng zài shuō yī biàn. Please say it one more time.

我明天再来。 Wǒ míngtiān zài lái. I will come again tomorrow.

你先吃饭，再做作业。 Nǐ xiān chīfàn, zài zuò zuòyè. Eat first, then do your homework.

再见！ Zàijiàn! Goodbye! (lit. "see you again")

Usage Notes

再 refers to future repetition. Do not confuse it with 又 (yòu), which describes something that has already happened again in the past. For example, "He came again yesterday" uses 又 (tā yòu lái le), while "Come again tomorrow" uses 再 (míngtiān zài lái). 再 can also connect two sequential actions, meaning "and then."

Collocations or Common Phrases

Phrase	Meaning
再见	goodbye (see you again)
再说一遍	say it one more time
再来一次	come/do it once more
先……再……	first... then...
再等一下	wait a little longer

Memory Hook

再 looks like two people meeting at a crossroads again — you will cross paths once more in the future.