一贯 (yī guàn) — consistent; unchanging over time, all along
Definition
一贯 (yī guàn) describes a habit, attitude, or style that has stayed the same over a long time. Unlike 不断 (continuous action), it emphasizes that something has never changed, often with implied approval or familiarity.
adjective
consistentunchanging over timeall along
Examples
- 一贯。Tā duì dài kè hù yī guàn rè qíng yǒu hǎo.He is consistently warm and friendly with clients.
- 一贯。Zhè ge gōng sī yī guàn jiān chí gāo zhì liàng biāo zhǔn.This company consistently upholds high-quality standards.
- 一贯。Tā de xué xí tài dù yī guàn rèn zhēn.Her attitude toward studying is consistently serious.
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