再三

再三 means 'repeatedly' or 'again and again.' It emphasizes the repetition of an action or statement, often implying a strong sense of persistence or insistence.

The character 再 (zài) means 'again,' and 三 (sān) means 'three.' Together, they literally translate to 'three times,' but in modern usage, it has evolved to mean 'repeatedly' or 'many times,' not necessarily three specific instances.

再三 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to show that something has been done multiple times. It can convey a sense of urgency, emphasis, or even frustration. For example, someone might say 再三提醒 you to emphasize that they have reminded you more than once.