从不 (cóng bù) — never
Definition
从不 is a straightforward 'never' used before any verb in everyday speech. Compared to 从未, it is more colloquial and common; 从未 sounds more formal/written.
phrase
never
Easily confused
Examples
- 从不。Wǒ cóng bù chí dào.I am never late.
- 从不。Tā cóng bù shuō jiǎ huà.He never tells lies.
- 从不。Tā cóng bù hē kā fēi.She never drinks coffee.
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