Chinese
cóngbù
Meaning: never
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

他從不說謊。
他从不说谎。
He never tells lies.
他處事冷靜,從不慌張。
He handles matters calmly and never panics.
他說話很痛快,從不拐彎抹角。
He speaks very straightforwardly and never beats around the bush.
他這個人一向豁達,從不在意別人的閒言碎語。
He has always been open-minded and never cares about other people's gossip.
他恪守承諾,從不透露客戶資料。
He keeps his promise strictly and never discloses customer information.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that something never happens, especially regarding habits or character.

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