再 (zài)

again; once more; re-; further; beyond this point of time; (before an

Etymology

Depicts catching two (二) fish at once, conveying the meaning "again". The fish component is similar to the bottom half of 冓.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“再，一舉而二也。从冓省。”

Components

Example sentences

  1. 再见！ — See you again.
  2. 再见！ — See you later!
  3. 再见。 — See you later.
  4. 再见，Ian。 — Goodbye, Ian.
  5. 再来！ — Again!

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