常
ordinary; frequent; constant; moral principle
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
ordinary; common; normal
Describes something that is usual, not special or rare.
He is an ordinary person, but very kind.
It's important to have common sense about life.
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Is this body temperature normal?
This is just a common little mistake.
This is hard to explain within the understanding of ordinary people.
adjective
constant; invariable; fixed
Refers to something that does not change or remains the same.
Pi is a constant.
Pine and cypress trees are evergreen in both winter and summer, symbolizing steadfastness.
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His loyalty is eternal and constant.
We need a standing committee to handle this matter.
His position in the company is a permanent one.
adverb
frequently; often; regularly
Indicates a high frequency of occurrence of an action or event.
Our two families frequently visit each other and have a good relationship.
I often go to that cafe to read.
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He's too busy with work and doesn't exercise often.
My younger sister often calls me to chat.
This is a frequently encountered problem.
noun
moral principle; constant virtue
archaicUsed in traditional Confucian philosophy, referring to the fundamental moral and social relationships.
The Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues were the ethical norms of feudal society.
Filial piety is a constant virtue in human relationships.
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He adheres to moral principles and is an upright person.
Propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame are the four cardinal principles of a state and also part of the moral code.
The story emphasizes that loyalty and filial piety are the constant virtues for establishing oneself.
noun
a surname
Used as a Chinese family name.
Mr. Chang is the manager of our company.
In history, there was a famous general named Chang Yuchun.
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My colleague's surname is Chang, and he is very warm-hearted.
May I ask your surname? — My surname is Chang.
The surname Chang is not a particularly rare surname in China.