常常 (cháng cháng) — often; frequently

Definition

常常 is a casual, everyday 'often' for habits and repeated actions. It's very close to 经常 (also 'often'); 总是 is stronger, meaning 'always'.

adverb
oftenfrequently

Examples

  • 常常
    Wǒ cháng cháng zuò dì tiě shàng bān.
    I often take the subway to work.
  • 常常
    Tā cháng cháng zài tú shū guǎn xué xí.
    He often studies in the library.
  • 常常
    Nǐ cháng cháng hé péng you yì qǐ chī fàn ma?
    Do you often eat with friends?

Grammar

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