Grammar Point:
The Chinese word 从来 cónglái means “always.” It is used to indicate that something has been true or consistent throughout a period of time.
Structure
S + 从来 cónglái + 都 dōu
In this structure, you do not add negation words like 不 bù or 没 méi to indicate the negative form.
成功從來都要靠努力成功从来都要靠努力
Success always requires hard work.
她從來都愛吃辣的食物她从来都爱吃辣的食物
She has always loved spicy food.
我們週末從來都在家裡休息我们周末从来都在家里休息
We always rest at home on weekends.
學習一門語言從來都是需要耐心学习一门语言从来都是需要耐心
Learning a language always requires patience.
我的父母從來都支持我的選擇我的父母从来都支持我的选择
My parents have always supported my choices.
他們兄妹從來都很要好他们兄妹从来都很要好
The two siblings have always been very close.
我們一家人從來都在聖誕節一起吃飯我们一家人从来都在圣诞节一起吃饭
Our whole family always eats together on Christmas.
Practice
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✔️I always leave work on time.
我從來都準時下班我从来都准时下班
✔️ She has always had a special fondness for cats.
她從來都對貓特別喜愛她从来都对猫特别喜爱
✔️ Phones from this brand have always been affordable and easy to use.
這個牌子的手機從來都便宜好用这个牌子的手机从来都便宜好用
- Adverbs of Frequency (HSK 3)
(通常 tōngcháng, 往往 wǎngwǎng, and 总是 zǒngshì)
- “Always” in Chinese
总是 zǒngshì, 老是 lǎoshì, 一向 yíxiàng and 一直 yìzhí