往往 (wǎng wǎng) — (adverb) usually, in many cases, more often than not
Definition
往往 describes a pattern or tendency rather than a single habit — something that happens more often than not across many cases, stronger than 常常 ('often'). Often used in writing to express generalizations.
adverb
usuallyin many casesmore often than not
Examples
- 往往。Tā zhōu mò wǎng wǎng qù chāo shì gòu wù.He usually goes shopping at the supermarket on weekends.
- ，往往。Kǎo shì qián, xué shēng wǎng wǎng fù xí dào hěn wǎn.Before exams, students often study until very late.
- ，往往。Xià yǔ de shí hou, tā wǎng wǎng bú dài sǎn.When it rains, he usually doesn't bring an umbrella.
Grammar
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