shí cháng
often; frequently; now and again
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我时常去图书馆看书。
wǒ shícháng qù túshūguǎn kànshū.
I often go to the library to read books.
他时常加班到很晚。
tā shícháng jiābān dào hěn wǎn.
He often works overtime until very late.
我们时常一起出去玩。
wǒmen shícháng yīqǐ chūqù wán.
We often go out to play together.
偶尔 (ǒu'ěr)
occasionally
很少 (hěn shǎo)
seldom
The Chinese word "时常" is composed of two characters: "时" and "常". The character "时" means "time" or "occasion", while the character "常" means "regular" or "frequent". Together, the two characters mean "often" or "frequently".The word "时常" is first recorded in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD). It is used in a variety of texts, including poetry, prose, and official documents. Over time, the word has become one of the most common ways to express the idea of "often" or "frequently" in Chinese.The word "时常" can be used in a variety of grammatical contexts. It can be used as an adverb, an adjective, or a verb. As an adverb, it means "often" or "frequently". As an adjective, it means "frequent" or "common". As a verb, it means "to happen often" or "to be frequent".The word "时常" is a versatile and useful word that can be used to express a variety of ideas in Chinese. It is an important word for HSK learners to know and understand.
