Grammar game
又 or 再?
Both mean again. 又 (yòu) is for a repeat that has already happened; 再 (zài) is for a repeat that has not happened yet.
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How to play
- You are shown a Chinese sentence with a blank and its English meaning — decide whether it needs 又 or 再.
- Tap the option you think fits; the blank fills in and the sentence is read aloud in Mandarin, with pinyin.
- A short rule explains why that answer is correct, so the difference sticks.
- Work through the round and aim for a flawless score, then play again to lock it in.
Chinese sentences you'll practice
Every sentence in this free Chinese game, with its English translation.
- 今天又下雨了。 It is raining again today.
- 请再说一遍。 Please say it once more.
- 他又迟到了。 He was late again.
- 我明天再来。 I will come again tomorrow.
- 你又忘了带钥匙！ You have forgotten your keys again!
- 我们下周再见面吧。 Let's meet again next week.
- 我昨天又看了一遍这个电影。 I watched this film again yesterday.
- 你再坐一会儿吧。 Stay a little longer.
- 她今天早上又给我打电话了。 She called me again this morning.
- 不懂就再问一次。 If you don't understand, ask again.
- 今天又是星期一。 It is Monday again.
- 你再吃一点儿吧。 Have a little more to eat.
Questions
Is this Chinese grammar game free?
Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to keep your best score.
Do I need to read hanzi?
The sentence is in simplified characters with an English meaning above it, and the pinyin and the spoken sentence appear after you answer, so you can learn the pattern while you learn the characters.
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