从
来

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The word "从来" is formed by combining the character "从", which means "from" or "since", with "来", meaning "come", to create a compound that literally signifies "from the past coming to the present", thus expressing the meaning of "always" or "throughout the past".

Example Sentences Hide

他从来不哭。

Tā cónglái bù kū.

He never cries.

她从来不看电视。

Tā cónglái bù kàn diànshì.

She never watches TV.

我们从来不去那家餐厅。

Wǒmen cónglái bù qù nà jiā cāntīng.

We never go to that restaurant.

他从来不考虑别人的感受。

Tā cónglái bù kǎolǜ biérén de gǎnshòu.

He never considers other people's feelings.

我从来没想到他会做出这样的决定。

Wǒ cónglái méi xiǎngdào tā huì zuò chū zhèyàng de juédìng.

I never thought he would make such a decision.

Word Definition - 从来

cóng lái always; at all times; never (if used in negative sentence)

Individual Character Details

从 cóng, cóng, cóng
来 lái