adverb HSK 2
Traditional 經常
often · frequently · regularly
Meaning
经常 is a common adverb meaning 'often' or 'frequently.' It describes actions or situations that happen repeatedly or regularly over time. This word is essential for describing habits, routines, and recurring events in everyday Chinese.
Usage
经常 typically appears before the verb it modifies. It's used in neutral, everyday contexts to describe regular occurrences without strong emotional coloring. Native speakers use it interchangeably with 常常 in most situations, though 经常 is slightly more formal and common in written language.
Examples
- 01我经常去那家咖啡馆。.I often go to that coffee shop.
- 02他经常在周末加班。.He frequently works overtime on weekends.
Characters
Common collocations
- 经常去often go
- 经常做often do
- 经常出现frequently appear/occur
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 经 (to pass through, to experience) with 常 (constant, frequent), literally suggesting something that 'passes through constantly' or occurs with regularity.