HSK 5
时间副词：不时、将、将要、仍旧、时常、时刻、依旧、一向
Time Adverbs: 不时, 将, 将要, 仍旧, 时常, 时刻, 依旧, 一向
Explanation
These adverbs describe the timing or frequency of actions. '不时' (bù shí) means 'from time to time', emphasizing irregular occurrences. '将' (jiāng) and '将要' (jiāng yào) both refer to the near future, but '将' is more formal. '仍旧' (réng jiù) and '依旧' (yī jiù) mean 'still as before', emphasizing continuation from the past. '时常' (shí cháng) indicates actions that occur frequently. '时刻' (shí kè) emphasizes 'always' or 'at all times'. '一向' (yī xiàng) refers to a habit or state that has persisted from before until now.
Examples
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The grammar point “时间副词：不时、将、将要、仍旧、时常、时刻、依旧、一向” (Time Adverbs: 不时, 将, 将要, 仍旧, 时常, 时刻, 依旧, 一向) is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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