Definitions
- 1. always
- 2. throughout (a period of time)
- 3. (of) all-time
Usage notes
Collocations
Often used with 都 (e.g., 历来都) to emphasize that something has always been a certain way. It pairs with verbs or adjectives indicating a long-standing state, not momentary actions.
Formality
历来 is formal and mostly used in written language, especially in historical or official contexts. In everyday speech, 从来 or 一直 are more common.
Example Sentences
1 shown我们 历来 都重视教育。
We have always attached importance to education.
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