从来
cóng lái
HSK 4traditional 從來

How to write 从来 (cóng lái) in Chinese

从来 (pinyin: cóng lái, written "cong lai" or "conglai") means always. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 从来.

Meaning

  • always
  • at all times
  • never (if used in negative sentence)

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Examples

今天是端午节。但是我从来不知道公司也会发红包。
jīn tiān shì duān wǔ jié. dàn shì wǒ cóng lái bù zhī dào gōng sī yě huì fā hóng bāo.
Today is Dragon Boat Festival. But I never knew companies sent red envelopes too.

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