一如既往

yī rú jì wǎng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

Definitions

1. just as in the past (idiom); as before
2. continuing as always

Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 始终如一 shǐ zhōng rú yī 始终如一 shǐ zhōng rú yī unswerving from start to finish (idiom) 形容态度或做法从未改变: unswerving from start to finish (idiom)

Usage notes

Collocations

一如既往地 + verb, not 一如既往 + verb; the 地 is often required in formal writing.

Formality

Mostly used in formal contexts like speeches, official statements, and written language; rarely in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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我会 一如既往 地支持你。

I will continue to support you as always.

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Child Words of 一如既往

• 一 一 yī: one
• 如 如 rú: as
• 往 往 wǎng: to go (in a direction)
• 既 既 jì: already
• 一如 一如 yī rú: to be just like
• 既往 既往 jì wǎng: past