往往 (wǎngwǎng) — how to say "often" in Chinese

往往

Often, frequently

Character composition

to go, towards

to go, towards

Radicals / Keys

Step

#60 · chì · 3 strokes

Synonyms

经常

often

jīngcháng · of personal habits

时常

often, frequently

shí cháng · formal, written

Examples

周末的晚上,他往往喜欢一个人在家看电影。

On weekend evenings, he often likes to watch movies at home alone.

往往迟到。

He is often late.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "often" in Chinese?

"often" in Chinese is 往往 (wǎngwǎng).

What does 往往 mean in English?

往往 (wǎngwǎng) means "Often, frequently".

How is 往往 pronounced?

It is pronounced wǎngwǎng (written as wangwang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "often" in Chinese characters?

It is written 往往.

What HSK level is 往往?

往往 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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