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一向

yī xiàng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adverb Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. always (previously)
  2. 2. a period of time in the recent past

Usage notes

Collocations

“一向”后面多跟动词或形容词,表示长期一致的状态,如“一向如此”“一向认真”。它不能用来描述具体的一次性动作。

Common mistakes

在否定句中,“一向”通常用于“一向不/没”表示一贯不这样,但不能用“不一向”。错误:“他不一向迟到。”正确:“他一向不迟到。”

Example Sentences

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一向 认真,从不出错。
He has always been conscientious and never makes mistakes.
他做事 一向 很稳重。
He always does things in a very steady and prudent manner.

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