Definition
往往 (wǎng wǎng) means 'usually, more often than not' and is used for a repeated pattern or tendency that occurs under certain conditions. Unlike 常常 (cháng cháng) 'often', which describes high frequency in general, 往往 implies a predictable outcome tied to a specific situation or context. It is more formal than 常 and 常常, and less flexible than 通常 (tōng cháng) 'generally', which can also be an adjective.
adverb
usuallyin many casesmore often than not
Examples
- 往往。Tā zhōumò wǎng wǎng qù chāoshì gòuwù.He usually goes shopping at the supermarket on weekends.
- ，往往。Kǎoshì qián, xuéshēshí hou xuéshēng wǎng wǎng fùxí dào hěn wǎn.Before exams, students often study until very late.
- ，往往。Xià yǔ de shíhou, tā wǎng wǎng bú dài sǎn.When it rains, he usually doesn't bring an umbrella.
Grammar
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