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向来

xiàng lái

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • always (previously)

Definition

表示从过去到现在一直如此。

always; all along.

Usage

用于说明某种情况或行为一直持续，没有变化，常与“就”、“都”等词连用。

Used to indicate that something has been the case all along, often used with '就' or '都'.

Examples

  • 1 他向来很勤奋。 (He has always been very diligent.)
  • 2 她向来不喜欢吃辣。 (She has never liked spicy food.)
  • 3 这里向来都是夏天很热。 (It has always been very hot here in summer.)
  • 4 我们向来支持你的决定。 (We have always supported your decision.)
  • 5 他向来准时上班。 (He always comes to work on time.)

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