经常
HSK 2- Time
Structure (结构 jiégòu)
Meaning (意思 yìsi)
The adverb 经常 (jīngcháng) is used to indicate that an action occurs frequently or repeatedly.
Explanation (解释 jiěshì)
经常 (jīngcháng) is a frequency adverb meaning "often" or "frequently." It is placed before a verb to describe an action or habit that occurs repeatedly.
You can use 经常 to talk about things you do on a regular basis, such as hobbies, daily routines, or habits. It emphasizes the recurring nature of the action.
Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)
- 我经常去图书馆看书。繁: 我經常去圖書館看書。Wǒ jīngcháng qù túshūguǎn kàn shū.
I often go to the library to read books.
- 他经常迟到。繁: 他經常遲到。Tā jīngcháng chídào.
He is often late.
- 爸爸经常早上跑步。繁: 爸爸經常早上跑步。Bàba jīngcháng zǎoshang pǎobù.
My father often runs in the morning.
- 我们经常打电话。繁: 我們經常打電話。Wǒmen jīngcháng dǎ diànhuà.
We often call each other on the phone.
- 他经常不吃早饭。繁: 他經常不吃早飯。Tā jīngcháng bù chī zǎofàn.
He often doesn't eat breakfast.
Common mistakes
- Wrong:我看电影经常。Correct:我经常看电影。
经常 is an adverb that must stand before the verb it modifies, not at the end of the sentence as in Vietnamese.
- Wrong:我是经常喝咖啡。Correct:我经常喝咖啡。
No need to use 是. The adverb 经常 directly modifies the verb and does not require "is" in between.