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不再 (bù zài) vs 不会 (bù huì) — use 不再 when indicating that something will not happen again, while 不会 suggests an inability to do something in the future.
Common mistakes include using 不再 in contexts where the verb should be in the past tense instead of the present, like saying '我不再去' (I no longer go) instead of '我不再去了' (I no longer went). This phrase is generally informal but can be used in writing as well.
Although 不再 is not a specific HSK word, it relates to basic negation and time expressions found in HSK 1 and 2. Students should focus on understanding its use in negation and practice with verbs to build familiarity.
Learners often confuse 不再 with 还 (hái), which means 'still.' For example, saying '我不再还去' (I no longer still go) is incorrect. The correct phrase would be '我不再去' (I no longer go).
Pronunciation of 不再
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How to say no more in Chinese
“no more” in Chinese is不再
不再 (bù zài) means 'no more' or 'no longer,' indicating an end to a situation or action. It is commonly used to express that something will not happen again or that a certain state has changed. This phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
When to use 不再
Common mistakes include using 不再 in contexts where the verb should be in the past tense instead of the present, like saying '我不再去' (I no longer go) instead of '我不再去了' (I no longer went). This phrase is generally informal but can be used in writing as well.
不再 or something close to it
不再 (bù zài) vs 不会 (bù huì) — use 不再 when indicating that something will not happen again, while 不会 suggests an inability to do something in the future.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 不再 with 还 (hái), which means 'still.' For example, saying '我不再还去' (I no longer still go) is incorrect. The correct phrase would be '我不再去' (I no longer go).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 不再
Yes, 不再 can be used with most verbs to indicate that the action will not occur again.
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