Chinese

yīxiàng
Meaning: always; consistently
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

一
向

Example sentences

He has always been very punctual and never late.
他做事一向認真負責。
他做事一向认真负责。
He is always very responsible in doing things.
他行事一向謹慎。
他行事一向谨慎。
He has always acted cautiously.
他這個人一向豁達,從不在意別人的閒言碎語。
他这个人一向豁达,从不在意别人的闲言碎语。
He has always been open-minded and never cares about other people's gossip.
他做事一向很高調。
他做事一向很高调。
He always does things in a very high-profile manner.
他一向心直口快,所以容易得罪人。
He is always frank and outspoken, so he easily offends people.
他一向助人為樂,深受鄰居們的喜愛。
他一向助人为乐,深受邻居们的喜爱。
He has always been happy to help others and is deeply loved by his neighbors.
她做事一向乾淨俐落。
她做事一向干净俐落。
She has always done things neatly and efficiently.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate a state or habit that has persisted for a long time.

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