一向 (yi1 xiang4)

HSK: 6

Meaning

a period of time in the recent past
(indicating a period of time up to the present) all along; the whole time

Definition

表示一直、始終的意思，用來表示一個長時間以來的狀態或態度。

Indicates always or consistently, used to express a long-standing state or attitude.

Usage

常用來表示一個人一直堅持的態度或者長期保持的狀態。

Often used to indicate a person's persistent attitude or a long-standing state.

Usage examples

他對工作一向很認真。 (He has always been very serious about his work.)
她對學習一向很用心。 (She has always been diligent in her studies.)
這家餐廳的服務一向很好。 (The service at this restaurant has always been good.)
他們一向支持這個慈善機構。 (They have always supported this charity organization.)
這個城市的天氣一向多變。 (The weather in this city has always been unpredictable.)