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历来 (lì lái): always; throughout (a period of time); (of) all-time

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HSK 7adverb

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Pinyin
Meaning: always; throughout (a period of time); (of) all-time
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

always
throughout (a period of time)
(of) all-time

Chinese explanation

表示从过去到现在一直如此
从来、一向。强调某种情况或做法长期保持不变。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

calendar

HSK 1

to come

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