再试一次
zài shì yícì
Try again · trad. 再試一次
再试一次 (zài shì yí cì) means “try again.” It's a common and encouraging phrase used to motivate someone to make another attempt, often implying a growth mindset.
What does 再试一次 (zài shì yícì) mean?
再试一次 (zài shì yícì) means “try again” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “again try one time.”
When to use it
Neutral and encouraging. It's often used with children or in situations where someone needs a little push to keep going. For a more direct command, you can just say “再试！”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “ZAI shih YEE tsuh.” The “yi” in “yí cì” changes to a rising tone because it's followed by a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 再来一次zài lái yícìdo it one more time
- 重新开始chóngxīn kāishǐstart over
- 不要放弃bú yào fàngqìdon't give up
Examples
没关系，再试一次！
méi guānxi, zài shì yícì!
It's okay, try again!
别灰心，我们再试一次。
bié huīxīn, wǒmen zài shì yícì.
Don't be discouraged, let's try again.
如果你失败了，就再试一次。
rúguǒ nǐ shībài le, jiù zài shì yícì.
If you fail, just try again.
Pro tip: The pattern “再 + verb + 一次” is a common way to express “do [verb] once more” or “do [verb] again.”
Related phrases
好乖 · Good boy or good girl长大了 · You've grown so big勇敢一点 · Be brave
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