再 (zài) — again (future), then, more

再 (zài)

An adverb meaning "again" for future or hypothetical repetition. Key contrast with 又 (yòu): 再 is used for actions that will happen again or are being requested, while 又 describes repetition that has already occurred.

Meanings

1. [adv] Again (future repetition), one more time.
2. [adv] Then (after something else happens first).
3. [adv] More, further (with adjectives or longer).

Example Sentences

请再说一遍。 Qǐng zài shuō yī biàn. Please say it again.

你再等一下，我马上来。 Nǐ zài děng yīxià, wǒ mǎshàng lái. Wait a moment longer. I will be right there.

我们先吃饭，再去看电影。 Wǒmen xiān chīfàn, zài qù kàn diànyǐng. Let's eat first, then go watch a movie.

再见！ Zàijiàn! Goodbye! (See you again!)

Collocations

Memory Hook

再 contains two horizontal lines stacked: think of a second layer, a second time — something coming around again in the future.