素来 (sù lái) — always; usually (of a consistent tendency or habit)
Definition
Formal adverb meaning 'always / all along', emphasizing a long-standing, consistent tendency. Stronger and more literary than 一直, typically used in written or formal contexts.
adverb
alwaysusually (of a consistent tendency or habit)
Examples
- 素来。Tā sù lái duì gōng zuò rèn zhēn fù zé.He has always been serious and responsible about his work.
- 素来。Zhè jiā rén sù lái dài rén rè qíng.This family has always been warm toward others.
- 素来。Tā sù lái bù xǐ huan zài gōng gòng chǎng hé shuō huà.She has never liked speaking in public.
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