从来

cónglái

always; all along

adverbHSK 3.0 word list · Band 4trad. 從來
Dictionary entry

always; at all times; never (if used in negative sentence)

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从
来

See it in sentences

我从来不喝酒。

Wǒ cónglái bù hē jiǔ.

English

I never drink alcohol.

他从来没有迟到过。

Tā cónglái méiyǒu chídào guò.

English

He has never been late.

Goes with

  • 从来没有never have
  • 从来不去never go
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