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The word "一向" is formed by combining the character "一", meaning "one" or "always", with "向", meaning "direction" or "toward". Together, they create an adverb where "一" emphasizes uniformity and "向" denotes orientation, resulting in the meaning "always" or "consistently", indicating a sustained direction or habit over time.

Example Sentences Hide

他一向很努力。

Tā yīxiàng hěn nǔlì.

He always works hard.

妈妈一向早起做早饭。

Māma yīxiàng zǎo qǐ zuò zǎofàn.

Mom always gets up early to make breakfast.

他一向认为学习很重要。

Tā yīxiàng rènwéi xuéxí hěn zhòngyào.

He always thinks that studying is important.

这家餐厅一向以服务周到著称。

Zhè jiā cāntīng yīxiàng yǐ fúwù zhōudào zhùchēng.

This restaurant has always been known for its attentive service.

尽管遇到困难，他一向保持乐观的态度。

Jǐnguǎn yù dào kùnnán, tā yīxiàng bǎochí lèguān de tàidù.

Despite encountering difficulties, he always maintains an optimistic attitude.

Word Definition - 一向

yī xiàng a period of time in the recent past; (indicating a period of time up to the present) all along; the whole time

Individual Character Details

一 yī
向 xiàng, xiàng, xiàng, xiàng