要再

want to do or have more of something, need to do more; need to be more or further, be going to do something again

→ 要

phrase Very common #1,053

want to do or have more of something 要再 combines 要 (“want to”) with 再 (“again” or “more”). It can be used to ask whether someone wants another serving or wants to do something again.

CH: 要再喝点果汁吗？

EN: Would you like some more juice?

要再喝点果汁吗？

Would you like some more juice?

— 痛苦与荣耀 (2019)

你还想要再商量拖延啊？

Are you still trying to drag this out by saying we need to discuss it further?

— 未麻的部屋 (1998)

我们准备好了，要再启动她吗？

We're ready. Should we start her up again?

— 攻壳机动队 (1995)

phrase Rare #21,392

need to do more; need to be more or further 要再 + a verb or adjective phrase indicates that something needs to be done further or changed to a greater degree.

CH: 袖子要再短一点。

EN: The sleeves need to be a little shorter.

要再来找我喔

Come see me again, okay?

— 记忆中的玛妮 (2014)

不够后面要再加个形容词

It’s not enough; you need to add an adjective after it.

我是说袖子要再短一点

I mean, the sleeves should be a little shorter.

— 色‧戒 (2007)

以后我勿要再担心我的生活了

I won't worry about my life anymore.