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常 (cháng): often, frequent

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HSK 3adverb

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Pinyin
Meaning: often, frequent
Characters: 1
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 3
Strokes: 11
Radical: 巾
Structure: 上下结构

Full definitions

always
ever
often
frequently
common
general
constant
often
frequently
constant
unchanging
common
ordinary
surname Chang

Chinese explanation

一个中国姓氏。常姓在中国较为常见，分布于全国各地。

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Example sentences

I often go to the park for a run.

He is often late, and the teacher is very angry.

We should always maintain a grateful heart.

The weather here changes constantly and unpredictably.

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