always; at all times; ever
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1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
always; at all times; all along
Most often used in negative sentences (e.g., 'never', 'not at all') or with modal verbs like '不' and '没'. Can also be used in positive sentences, but less frequently, typically with '都' or '就'. It emphasizes a consistent state or action from the past up to the present.
Tā他
cóng从
lái来
bù不
shī失
xìn信
。
He never breaks a promise.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
shì事
wǒ我
cóng从
lái来
méi没
tīng听
shuō说
guò过
。
I have never heard of such a thing before.
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Tā她
duì对
rén人
cóng从
lái来
dōu都
hěn很
kè客
qi气
。
She is always very polite to people.
Wǒ我
de的
yé爷
ye爷
cóng从
lái来
bù不
chī吃
là辣
。
My grandfather never eats spicy food.
Tā他
duì对
gōng工
zuò作
cóng从
lái来
jiù就
fēi非
cháng常
rèn认
zhēn真
。
He has always been very serious about his work.