always; constantly (adv.)
HSK 6
Traditional
歷來
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Examples
这个地区历来以农业为主。 Zhège dìqū lìlái yǐ nóngyè wéi zhǔ. - This region has always been dominated by agriculture.
他们历来都是好朋友。 Tāmen lìlái dōu shì hǎo péngyǒu. - They have always been good friends.
这个学校历来以素质教育著称。 Zhège xuéxiào lìlái yǐ sùzhì jiàoyù zhùchēng. - This school has long been known for its quality education.
这种传统历来被人们珍视。 Zhè zhǒng chuántǒng lìlái bèi rénmen zhēnshì. - This tradition has always been cherished by people.
历来的经验告诉我们要谨慎对待未知的风险。 Lìlái de jīngyàn gàosù wǒmen yào jǐnshèn duìdài wèizhī de fēngxiǎn. - Past experience tells us to handle unknown risks carefully.
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来 lái - to come | HSK 1
历 lì - calendar; calendric system |