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历来

lì lái

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • always
  • throughout (a period of time)
  • (of) all-time

Definition

从来；一向。

always; all along; from the past to the present.

Usage

常用于表示某种情况或习惯从过去到现在一直存在，通常放在动词或形容词前面。

Often used to indicate that a situation or habit has existed from the past to the present, typically placed before a verb or adjective.

Examples

  • 1 他历来工作认真负责。 (He has always been serious and responsible in his work.)
  • 2 这个地方历来是兵家必争之地。 (This place has always been a strategic location.)
  • 3 我国历来重视教育事业。 (Our country has always attached importance to education.)
  • 4 她历来不迟到。 (She is never late.)
  • 5 春节历来是中国人最重要的节日。 (The Spring Festival has always been the most important festival for Chinese people.)

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