常常

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Usage of 常常

The adverb 常常 means "often" or "frequently" and is used to describe actions or events that happen regularly or repeatedly. It is a common word in everyday conversation and writing.

Position in Sentence

常常 usually appears before the verb it modifies, for example: 常常 + verb. It emphasizes the frequency of the action.

Common Collocations

Nuance and Register

常常 is neutral in tone and suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. It is interchangeable with other frequency adverbs like 经常 (jīngcháng), but 常常 often sounds a bit more casual and conversational.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 常常 with (cháng) alone, which can mean "usually" or "always" but is less commonly used as an adverb by itself. 常常 is more explicit and common for expressing frequency.

Example Sentences

He often goes to the library to study.

We often eat dinner together.

She often forgets to bring her keys.