Definitions
(adverb)
often; frequently
(adjective)
common; regular; normal
(adjective)
constant; always
About
The character "常" is structurally composed of the phonetic component "尚" positioned above the semantic component "巾", which denotes cloth and points to its original association with garments, specifically a lower skirt or apron. Etymologically, it originated from this concrete referent to describe everyday attire, which led to the abstract sense of something habitual or regular. Over time, its meaning broadened from denoting common clothing to encompassing concepts of constancy, ordinary occurrence, and enduring frequency, solidifying its role in expressing permanence and routine.
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我常常早起。
妈妈经常做面包。
天气变化是正常的。
我们通常周末去购物。
他不常看电视。
她常常在图书馆学习到很晚。
保持常态对心理健康很重要。
在异常情况下，我们必须采取常规措施。