No. 4,152 in Chinese
向来
"Always; consistently; all along."
In a sentence
我向来喜欢安静的环境。
I have always liked quiet environments.
Here, '向来' means 'always' or 'since always,' emphasizing a consistent liking for quiet environments.
他向来是个守时的人。
He has always been a punctual person.
In this case, '向来' denotes a habitual quality of being punctual throughout time.
他们向来重视教育。
They have always valued education.
Here, '向来' is used to highlight the consistent importance placed on education.
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