习
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The word "习惯" is formed by combining the character "习", which conveys practicing or learning through repetition, with "惯", which indicates being accustomed or familiar with something; together, they create a compound where "习" contributes the aspect of repeated action and "惯" adds the sense of sustained familiarity, resulting in the meaning of "habit" or "custom".

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我习惯每天早起。

Wǒ xíguàn měitiān zǎo qǐ.

I am accustomed to waking up early every day.

他习惯喝咖啡。

Tā xíguàn hē kāfēi.

He is used to drinking coffee.

我习惯了这里的生活。

Wǒ xíguànle zhèlǐ de shēnghuó.

I have gotten used to the life here.

养成好习惯对健康很重要。

Yǎngchéng hǎo xíguàn duì jiànkāng hěn zhòngyào.

Developing good habits is very important for health.

她花了一段时间才习惯新的工作环境。

Tā huāle yī duàn shíjiān cái xíguàn xīn de gōngzuò huánjìng.

It took her some time to get used to the new work environment.

Word Definition - 习惯

xí guàn habit; custom; usual practice; to be used to; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

习 xí, xí
惯 guàn