HSK 7

历来

历来 (All along, throughout history)

Explanation

'历来' is used to emphasize that a fact, phenomenon or attitude has occurred for a very long time, always being so up to now. It is often used in sentences of a historical, traditional nature or in general statements, with a formal tone. For example: '王老师历来重视培养学生的动手能力' (Teacher Wang has always valued cultivating students' practical abilities).

Examples

王老师历来重视培养学生的动手能力。
wánglǎoshīláizhòngshìpéiyǎngxuéshēngdedòngshǒunéng
流行歌曲历来是社会文化不可以缺少的一部分。
liúxíngláishìshèhuìwénhuàquēshǎodefen

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The grammar point “历来” (历来 (All along, throughout history)) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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