时常 (shí cháng) — often; frequently
Definition
A written-form 'often / frequently' that sounds slightly more formal and literary than the everyday 经常. Use it in prose and essays rather than casual speech.
adverb
oftenfrequently
Examples
- 时常。Wǒ shí cháng huì xiǎng qǐ xiǎo shí hou de shì.I often think about things from my childhood.
- 时常。Tā shí cháng jiā bān dào hěn wǎn.He often works overtime until very late.
- 时常？Nǐ shí cháng hé fù mǔ lián xì ma?Do you often keep in touch with your parents?
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