一向

• 拼音: yī xiàng
• 汉字拆解: 一 = one/consistently; 向 = toward/direction, indicating tendency

含义

Always; all along; consistently. Indicates that something has been true from the past until now without change.

Emphasizes continuity and consistency of a habit, trait, or situation. Often used to describe personality traits, habits, or ongoing states. Similar to 向来, both meaning 'always has been.' Usually placed before the verb or adjective.

例句

1. 她一向很准时，今天迟到肯定有原因。
2. 他一向对工作非常认真负责。
3. 这家餐厅的服务一向很好，值得推荐。

用法指南

语境: habits, character traits, consistency

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 他一向说话算话。(He has always been true to his word.)
• 我一向不喜欢吃辣的。(I've never liked spicy food.)

错误说法

• 他一向昨天去了 (一向 describes ongoing states, not one-time past events — use 昨天去了 alone)

起源与历史

Compound of 一 (one, consistently) and 向 (toward, direction). Suggests a consistent direction or tendency.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal