常
cháng
Meaning
- often
- common
- always
Definition
常常，经常；普通，一般；不变的，固定的。
often, frequently; common, normal; constant, fixed.
Usage
常用于表示频率高、常态或普遍性，可作副词（常常）或形容词（正常、常见）。
Often used to indicate high frequency, normal state, or commonality; can be an adverb (often) or adjective (normal, common).
Examples
- 1 我常常去图书馆看书。 (I often go to the library to read.)
- 2 这是一件常事，不必大惊小怪。 (This is a common thing, no need to make a fuss.)
- 3 他常来我家做客。 (He often comes to my house as a guest.)
- 4 常温下，这种食物可以保存三天。 (At room temperature, this food can be kept for three days.)
- 5 常理来说，这件事应该这样做。 (According to common sense, this should be done this way.)
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