Chinese

cháng
Meaning: often; frequently; constant
Part of Speech: Adverb

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

常

Example sentences

He often goes to the library.
這是人之常情。
这是人之常情。
This is human nature.
夏天電力消耗量大,常導致電力不足。
夏天电力消耗量大,常导致电力不足。
In summer, electric power consumption is high, often leading to power shortages.
這間餐廳常有各界名人光顧。
这间餐厅常有各界名人光顾。
This restaurant is often visited by celebrities from all walks of life.
他常獨自到國外旅遊。
他常独自到国外旅游。
He often travels abroad alone.
文人常在沙龍聚會。
文人常在沙龙聚会。
Literati often gathered in salons.
他最大的缺點是常遲到。
他最大的缺点是常迟到。
His biggest shortcoming is that he is often late.
我開車時常用手機導航。
我开车时常用手机导航。
I often use phone navigation when driving.
現代人常有營養過剩的問題。
现代人常有营养过剩的问题。
Modern people often have the problem of nutritional excess.
我週末常去打羽毛球。
我周末常去打羽毛球。
I often go to play badminton on weekends.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate frequency or constancy.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.