Definition
隔三差五 is a set phrase (成语) meaning 'every few days' or 'frequently but irregularly' — not literally 'every three days, missing five', but rather 'now and then, with short gaps'. It describes actions that happen repeatedly with no fixed schedule, like stopping by a friend's place or having a minor issue crop up. Use it to emphasize recurrence without regularity.
f.e.
every few daysfrequently but irregularlynow and then
Examples
- 隔三差五。Tā gé sān chā huì lái wǒ jiā zuò zuo.He comes over to my place every few days.
- 隔三差五，。Zhè liàng chē gé sān chā jiù yào xiū yí cì, zhēn máfan.This car needs repairs every few days — such a hassle.
- 隔三差五，。Tā gé sān chā gěi fùmǔ dǎ diànhuà, wèn tāmen shēntǐ zěnmeyàng.She calls her parents every few days to ask how they're doing.
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