一向
yí xiàng
Always, usually, all along
How to say “always been” in Chinese with 一向 (yíxiàng)
Subj. + 一向 (yíxiàng) + Verb / Adj.
一向 (yī xiàng) — always been
HSK 6Adverbs
Subj. + 一向 (yíxiàng) + Verb / Adj.
HSK 6Adverbs一向 (yī xiàng) — always been
Rule structure
一向 (yíxiàng) means "consistently" or "always from the past until now." It emphasizes that a habit or trait has continued without change.
Rule structure
一向 (yíxiàng) means "consistently" or "always from the past until now." It emphasizes that a habit or trait has continued without change.
Examples
他一向很准时。
Tā yīxiàng hěn zhǔnshí.
He has always been very punctual.
Examples
他一向很准时。
Tā yīxiàng hěn zhǔnshí.
He has always been very punctual.
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How do you say “always been” in Chinese with 一向?
Use the structure: Subj. + 一向 (yíxiàng) + Verb / Adj.. For example: 他一向很准时。 — “He has always been very punctual”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他一向很准时。 — “He has always been very punctual”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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