chángchuān

常川

Word · AdverbTraditional長川

frequently; continuously; constantly

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adverb

frequently; often; regularly

formal

Describes actions that happen at frequent intervals. Often used in written or formal contexts.

Liǎng两
guó国
cháng长
chuān川
yǒu有
mào贸
yì易
wǎng往
lái来
 。

The two countries have frequent trade exchanges.

Tā他
cháng长
chuān川
lái来
xìn信
xún询
wèn问
jiā家
lǐ里
de的
qíng情
kuàng况
 。

He often writes letters inquiring about the situation at home.

2.

adverb

continuously; unceasingly; constantly

formal

Describes actions or states that proceed without interruption. Also used in written or formal contexts.

Gōng工
chǎng厂
xū需
yào要
cháng长
chuān川
gōng供
jǐ给
yuán原
cái材
liào料
cái才
néng能
wéi维
chí持
shēng生
chǎn产
 。

The factory needs a continuous supply of raw materials to maintain production.

Xī溪
shuǐ水
cháng长
chuān川
liú流
tǎng淌
 ,
cóng从
bù不
kū枯
jié竭
 。

The stream flows continuously, never drying up.