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向来

向來
xiàng lái
HSK 6
always, all along
adverb

Example Sentences

他向来都是一个很努力的学生。
tā xiànglái dūshì yígè hěn nǔlì de xuéshēng 。
He has always been a very hardworking student.
我向来不喜欢吃约克郡布丁。
wǒ xiànglái bù xǐhuān chī yuēkè jùn bùdīng 。
I have always disliked eating Yorkshire pudding.
她向来对艺术感兴趣。
tā xiànglái duì yìshù gǎnxīngqù 。
She has always been interested in art.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

一向yīxiàng
consistently
This term carries a similar meaning of 'always' but may imply a more formal context.
始终shǐzhōng
throughout
This word emphasizes an ongoing duration, suggesting persistence over time.

Words Starting With 向

向导xiàng dǎo
guide
向往xiàng wǎng
to yearn for; to look forward to

Words Ending With 来

从来cóng lái
always; at all times; never (if used in negative sentence)
原来yuán lái
original; former; originally; formerly; at first; so... actually
后来hòu lái
afterwards; later
将来jiāng lái
in the future; future; the future
本来běn lái
original; originally; at first; it goes without saying; of course

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Individual Characters

HSK 3
向xiàng
direction, orientation, to face
HSK 1
来lái
to come, to arrive, to come round

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Advanced HSK6 Terms
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