一向

一向 xiàng ㄧ ㄒㄧㄤˋ jat1 hoeng3 HSK 5 進階級 · Level 3

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

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 一 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你一向来都很好。 You've been very good.
  • 我一向都早睡早起。 I make it a rule to keep early hours.
  • 他一向只关心具体问题。 He was only bothered about concrete questions.
  • 汤姆一向违反知识产权。 Tom always violates copyright laws.
  • 他穿衣服一向很随便,颜色、样式都无所谓。 He always dresses very casually, and doesn't care about color or style.

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