素来 (sù lái) — always; usually (of a consistent tendency or habit)

Definição

Exemplos

• 他素来对工作认真负责。
  Tā sù lái duì gōng zuò rèn zhēn fù zé.
  He has always been serious and responsible about his work.
• 这家人素来待人热情。
  Zhè jiā rén sù lái dài rén rè qíng.
  This family has always been warm toward others.
• 她素来不喜欢在公共场合说话。
  Tā sù lái bù xǐ huan zài gōng gòng chǎng hé shuō huà.
  She has never liked speaking in public.