再度

再度 means 'again' or 'once more,' typically used to indicate a repetition of an action or event. It emphasizes that something is happening for the second time or has been repeated, often with a sense of surprise or emphasis.

The character 再 (zài) means 'again' or 'once more,' while 度 (dù) originally meant 'degree' or 'measure' but here functions as a classifier or intensifier. Together, 再度 conveys the idea of repetition or resurgence.

再度 is commonly used in formal or literary contexts, and it can appear in news headlines, historical accounts, or descriptive narratives. It is less common in casual conversation than the simpler 再 (zài), which also means 'again.' However, 再度 adds a nuance of significance or formality to the repetition.