Meaning and Usage
"三番五次" is an idiomatic expression meaning "repeatedly" or "many times." It emphasizes that an action or event happens multiple times, often with a sense of persistence or annoyance.
Common Contexts
Used to describe repeated requests, reminders, or occurrences, especially when the repetition is notable or excessive.
Collocations and Patterns
Nuances
The phrase often carries a slightly negative or impatient tone, implying that the repetition might be bothersome.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse with simple numerical expressions; this phrase is fixed and idiomatic, not just a count of times.