往往 (wǎng wǎng) — (adverb) usually, in many cases, more often than not

Définition

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

Exemples

  • 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.

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