Chinese
cónglái
Meaning: always; at all times; never (with negative)
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

他從來不遲到。
他从来不迟到。
He is never late.
他一向很準時,從來不遲到。
He has always been very punctual and never late.
她的性情非常溫和,從來不與人爭吵。
Her disposition is very gentle; she never argues with anyone.
爺爺待人平和,從來不跟別人吵架。
Grandpa is gentle with people and never quarrels with others.
別胡說,我從來沒說過那樣的話。
Don't talk nonsense, I never said anything like that.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate something has been true from the past until now. Often used with negative words like '不' or '沒' to mean 'never'.

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