Definitions
(adverb)
often; frequently
(adjective)
common; regular; normal
(adjective)
constant; always
About
The character "常" etymologically derives from the concept of a garment, specifically a lower skirt, evident in its structural composition combining the cloth radical "巾" with the phonetic component "尚". Initially conveying this concrete meaning, its semantic range gradually expanded toward abstract notions of constancy and regularity, likely influenced by the perpetual use of clothing in everyday life. Over time, these associations solidified into meanings pertaining to what is usual, common, or frequent, which now dominate its modern usage, all while the character's form has maintained its original components despite this significant shift in connotation.
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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。