always; consistently; traditionally
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
always; consistently; all along
formalDescribes a situation or action that has been consistent from the past to the present. Used in formal and written contexts.
Shì事
qing情
lì历
lái来
rú如
cǐ此
。
It has always been this way.
Wǒ我
men们
xué学
xiào校
lì历
lái来
zhòng重
shì视
tǐ体
yù育
huó活
dòng动
。
Our school has always emphasized sports activities.
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Zhōng中
huá华
mín民
zú族
lì历
lái来
shì是
qín勤
láo劳
yǒng勇
gǎn敢
de的
。
The Chinese nation has always been hardworking and brave.
Zhè这
shì是
tā他
men们
gōng公
sī司
lì历
lái来
de的
jīng经
yíng营
yuán原
zé则
。
This has consistently been their company's operating principle.
Zhè这
gè个
jié节
rì日
lì历
lái来
yǒu有
fàng放
yān烟
huā花
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
。
This festival has traditionally featured fireworks.