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The character 再 has an etymology linked to the concept of repetition, derived from early graphical representations that suggested a second meeting or another instance. Its structure, now seen as a combination of a horizontal line above the component 冉, evolved from these earlier forms to emphasize the idea of sequence. Initially used in classical texts to denote 'a second time' or 'again', the character's meaning has persisted with little alteration, though its usage has broadened to include functions like marking future actions or adding emphasis in contemporary language.
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我们明天再见。
请你再说一遍。
我们下次再讨论。
等雨停了再走。
我打算再去一次。
做完作业再看电视。
再也找不到更好的了。
不管多难，我再试一次。