Chinese

wǎngwǎng
Meaning: often; frequently
Part of Speech: Adverb

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往
往

Example sentences

People often overlook the importance of health.
飲酒過量往往是造成車禍悲劇的主要原因。
饮酒过量往往是造成车祸悲剧的主要原因。
Excessive drinking is often the main cause of traffic accident tragedies.
成功往往伴隨著艱辛。
成功往往伴随著艰辛。
Success is often accompanied by hardships.
現實往往與願望恰恰相反。
现实往往与愿望恰恰相反。
Reality is often precisely the opposite of what one wishes.
佔小便宜往往會吃虧。
占小便宜往往会吃亏。
Taking small advantages often leads to suffering losses.
季節交替的時候,天氣往往很不穩定。
季节交替的时候,天气往往很不稳定。
When seasons alternate, the weather is often unstable.
說一個謊話往往需要用更多的謊話來掩飾。
说一个谎话往往需要用更多的谎话来掩饰。
Telling one lie often requires using even more lies to cover it up.
孩子在青少年時期往往會有一段叛逆期。
孩子在青少年时期往往会有一段叛逆期。
Children often go through a rebellious phase during their teenage years.
他這個人的行為往往不合常理。
他这个人的行为往往不合常理。
His behavior often doesn't conform to common logic.
事情的結果往往取決於你的態度。
事情的结果往往取决于你的态度。
The outcome of things often depends on your attitude.

Usage Notes

Indicates a tendency or pattern based on past experience.

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