往往

• 拼音: wǎng wǎng
• 汉字拆解: 往 = 彳 (step) + 主 (lord/main, phonetic) — to go or head towards, reduplicated for emphasis

含义

Often; usually; tend to. Indicates that something typically happens under certain conditions or follows a pattern.

Unlike 常常 (which simply means 'frequently'), 往往 implies a recurring pattern based on observation or experience. It suggests that given certain conditions, a particular outcome is likely. Often used to share wisdom or make generalisations.

例句

1. 骄傲的人往往看不到自己的缺点。
2. 简单的办法往往最有效。
3. 成功的背后往往有很多困难。

用法指南

语境: everyday, academic, advisory

语气: observational

正确说法

• 考试前紧张的学生往往考不好。(Students who are nervous before exams often don't do well.)
• 这种事情往往发生在冬天。(This kind of thing usually happens in winter.)

错误说法

• 我往往在七点起床。(For regular habits, use 通常 or 一般. 往往 implies a pattern linked to conditions, not a fixed routine.)

起源与历史

A reduplication of 往 (meaning 'to go towards' or 'past'). The repetition emphasises the regularity of a trend or pattern.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal