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历来 (lì lái) — how to say "always" in Chinese
历来
Always, historically
time adverb
How to use it
Goes after the subject, before the verb.
他历来早起。
tā lì lái zǎo qǐ
He has always gotten up early.
Character composition
历
history, experience
来
to come, to arrive
Radicals / Keys
厂
Cliff
#27 · hǎn · 2 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
历来如此
lì lái rú cǐ
has always been so
历来主张
lì lái zhǔ zhāng
has always advocated
Examples
这个城市历来就是文化和商业的中心。
This city has always been a center of culture and commerce.
他历来很努力。
He has always been very hardworking.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "always" in Chinese?
"always" in Chinese is 历来 (lì lái).
What does 历来 mean in English?
历来 (lì lái) means "Always, historically".
How is 历来 pronounced?
It is pronounced lì lái (written as li lai, lilai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "always" in Chinese characters?
It is written 历来.
What HSK level is 历来?
历来 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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