Definition
经常 is the most common and neutral adverb for 'often, frequently' in both writing and speech. It is slightly more formal than 常常 (HSK3), which sounds more casual and habitual; 常 (HSK3) is a shorter form used especially before single verbs or in fixed expressions.
adverb
oftenfrequently
Examples
- 经常。Wǒ jīng cháng zuò gōnggòng qìchē qù shàngbān.I often take the bus to work.
- 经常。Tā jīng cháng zài zhōumò kàn shū.She often reads on weekends.
- 经常？Nǐ jīng cháng pǎobù ma?Do you often go running?
Grammar
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