翻译
Fānyì
Translation, to translate
从来 (cónglái) — how to say "always" in Chinese
从来
Always, never
Character composition
从
from, since
来
to come
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Synonyms
始终
always
shǐ zhōng · of continuous states, always
向来
always, never (before negation)
xiàng lái · formal, written
一向
always, usually, all along
yí xiàng · of habitual state
Examples
我父亲从来都是一个非常诚实和负责的人。
My father has always been a very honest and responsible person.
他从来不迟到。
He is never late.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "always" in Chinese?
"always" in Chinese is 从来 (cónglái).
What does 从来 mean in English?
从来 (cónglái) means "Always, never".
How is 从来 pronounced?
It is pronounced cónglái (written as conglai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "always" in Chinese characters?
It is written 从来.
What HSK level is 从来?
从来 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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