我一遍又一遍地对自己说
“(I told myself over and over again,)”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“(By the time I landed in Guangzhou, I felt as strong as an ox.)”
我 一遍又一遍 地对 自己说
“(I told myself over and over again,)”
“("Zhao Mei, you can't always have the best of both worlds.)”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese personal narratives often highlight psychological perseverance through self-admonition and endurance in demanding life situations.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
time and time again / over and over
Use this pattern to emphasize the relentless repetition of an action, realization, or thought.
tell oneself
Commonly used when recounting internal monologues, self-motivation, or psychological processing.