从来不

从不 (cóng bù) is an adverb meaning 'never' or 'not ever.' It emphasizes the complete absence of an action or state, often used to express strong negation.

The character 从 (cóng) originally meant 'from' or 'since,' and later came to be used in compound words to indicate a continuous or ongoing state. 来 (lái) means 'come' or 'arrive,' and when combined with 从, it forms 从来 (cóng lái), meaning 'ever' or 'always.' Adding 不 (bù), which means 'not,' creates 从来不 (cóng bù), literally 'not ever,' to emphasize the absolute negation of something happening.

从不 is commonly used in daily conversation to stress that something has never happened or will never happen. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. For example, someone might say 他从来不吃肉 (tā cóng bù chī ròu) to emphasize that they never eat meat. This phrase reflects a strong personal preference or habit, and it's often used for emphasis or clarity.