Definitions

(adverb) repeatedly; frequently

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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About

The traditional character "屢" is structured with the component "尸", which often relates to buildings or dwellings, and "婁", an element that serves as a phonetic indicator while also implying multiplicity or frequency. This composition has historically supported the character's core meaning of "repeatedly" or "often", with its etymology reflecting this sense of iteration. The simplified form "屡" maintains the "尸" component but replaces "婁" with the simplified phonetic "娄", altering the character's visual construction while preserving its original function. Over time, the semantic focus has stayed on denoting habitual or frequent actions, without substantial deviation from its early usage.

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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms: 222-280 AD)
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次迟到。

Tā lǚcì chídào.

He is repeatedly late.

获好评。

Tā lǚ huò hǎopíng.

She repeatedly receives positive feedback.

这个问题被讨论。

Zhège wèntí lǚ bèi tǎolùn.

This issue is repeatedly discussed.

次打破自己的纪录。

Tā lǚcì dǎpò zìjǐ de jìlù.

He repeatedly breaks his own records.

尽管遇困难,他继续前进。

Jǐnguǎn lǚ yù kùnnán, tā jìxù qiánjìn.

Despite repeatedly encountering difficulties, he continues to move forward.

在科学研究中,他有创新。

Zài kēxué yánjiū zhōng, tā lǚ yǒu chuàngxīn.

In scientific research, he repeatedly makes innovations.

这个城市次举办国际会议。

Zhège chéngshì lǚcì jǔbàn guójì huìyì.

This city repeatedly hosts international conferences.

由于次失败,他开始了新的计划。

Yóuyú lǚcì shībài, tā kāishǐle xīn de jìhuà.

Due to repeated failures, he started a new plan.