Chinese Character: 屡
1. Character Basics
Radical: 尸(shī, corpse radical)
Stroke Count: 12
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: lǚ (Third tone)
3. Meaning
Repeatedly; frequently; often
4. Common Words
- 屡次 (lǚcì) - repeatedly; time and again
- 屡见不鲜 (lǚjiàn bù xiān) - (idiom) common occurrence; nothing new
- 屡战屡败 (lǚzhàn lǚbài) - (idiom) suffer one defeat after another
- 屡教不改 (lǚjiào bùgǎi) - (idiom) refuse to mend one's ways despite repeated admonition
- 屡试不爽 (lǚshì bùshuǎng) - (idiom) prove effective every time; work without fail
- 屡禁不止 (lǚjìn bùzhǐ) - (idiom) continue despite repeated prohibitions
5. Grammar & Usage
The character "屡" is primarily used as an adverb meaning "repeatedly" or "frequently". It is often combined with other characters to form compound words or idioms that describe actions or events that happen multiple times. In sentences, "屡" typically precedes verbs to indicate repeated action. Many Chinese idioms containing "屡" convey the idea of persistence, repetition, or the consequences of repeated behavior.
6. Cultural Background
The character "屡" has been used in Chinese for thousands of years to describe repeated actions or events. It appears frequently in classical Chinese literature and proverbs, often to emphasize persistence, repetition, or the consequences of repeated behavior. Many idioms containing "屡" reflect cultural values related to learning from mistakes, perseverance, or the importance of consistency. In Chinese culture, the concept of repeated effort or persistence is highly valued, and this is reflected in the rich vocabulary related to repetition.
7. Example Sentence
Chinese: 他屡次提醒我要按时完成作业。
Pinyin: Tā lǚcì tíxǐng wǒ yào ànshí wánchéng zuòyè.
English: He repeatedly reminded me to finish my homework on time.
8. Memory Tips
The character 屡 is composed of 尸(shī, corpse radical) on the top and 娄(lóu, a component meaning numerous) below. You can remember this character by associating the radical 尸 with a "body" and the lower part 娄 with "many times" - together representing something that happens "many times" or "repeatedly". The combination of these components helps to convey the meaning of frequent or repeated actions.