重复 chóngfù to repeat
to repeat; to duplicate
How to remember 重复: 重 heavy + 复 repeat = to repeat.
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How it is used
- To repeat / duplicate - 重复一遍 (chóngfù yí biàn) say it again once; 重复劳动 (chóngfù láodòng) redundant/duplicated work.
- Trap: 重 is read chóng ('again') here, not zhòng ('heavy'). Often carries a mild negative sense of needless repetition.
Example sentences
- 你能重复一遍吗？ Nǐ néng chóngfù yībiàn ma?Could you please repeat that?
- 能不能请你重复一下？ Néng bùnéng qǐng nǐ chóngfù yīxià?Can you repeat that, please?
- 不好意思，能请您重复一遍吗？ Bùhǎoyìsī, néng qǐng nín chóngfù yībiàn ma?I beg your pardon?