再 (zài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 再 (zài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 再 (zài) means "again; once more". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 冂.

Q: How do you write 再 stroke by stroke?

再 has 6 strokes. The radical is 冂. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 再 and 円?

再 (zài) and 円 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 再?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 冂. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 再?

Common words containing 再 include: 再见 (zài jiàn) — Goodbye; 再说 (zài shuō) — Talk about it later / besides; 再一次 (zài yí cì) — once again; one more time.

How to Write 再

The character 再 (zài) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 冂 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

再 is pronounced zài in Mandarin Chinese. It means again; once more.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 再 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 再

再见 zài jiàn

Goodbye

再说 zài shuō

Talk about it later / besides

再一次 zài yí cì

once again; one more time

Example Sentences

老师，再见！

lǎo shī zài jiàn

Goodbye, teacher!

我们明天再说吧。

wǒ men míng tiān zài shuō ba

Let's talk about it tomorrow.

他再一次向大家展示了精湛的琴艺。

tā zài yí cì xiàng dà jiā zhǎn shì le jīng zhàn de qín yì 。

He once again demonstrated his superb piano skills to everyone.

Similar Characters

円 yuán

冈 gāng

冉 rǎn

Practice Writing 再 (zài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 再

What does 再 (zài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 再 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 再 and 円?

What mistakes do learners make writing 再?

What common words use 再?

How to Write 再 (zài)