AdverbsHSK 6
Expressing 'always previously' with 向来
向来 expresses that a state, habit, or characteristic has been consistently true from the past up to now. It is often followed by 都 for emphasis, and 一向 can be used with the same meaning and structure.
Структура
Subject + 向来 (+ 都) + Verb / Verb Phrase
Примеры
- 他向来很准时。Tā xiàng lái hěn zhǔn shí.He has always been punctual.
- 她向来都喜欢中国菜。Tā xiàng lái dōu xǐ huan zhōng guó cài.She has always liked Chinese food.
- 这个地方向来很安静。Zhè ge dì fāng xiàng lái hěn ān jìng.This place has always been quiet.
- 我父母向来支持我的决定。Wǒ fù mǔ xiàng lái zhī chí wǒ de jué dìng.My parents have always supported my decisions.