从来

从来 is an adverb that means 'never' in negative sentences and 'always' in affirmative sentences. It emphasizes the absolute nature of an action or state, often used to express strong negation or habitual actions.

The character 从 (cóng) originally meant 'from' or 'since,' and 来 (lái) means 'to come.' Together, 从来 suggests a continuous or unbroken sequence from the past to the present, which gives it its meaning of 'never' or 'always.' This combination reflects the idea of something happening without interruption or exception.

在中文中，从来常用于强调某种行为或状态的持续性。例如，在否定句中，“我从来不去那里”表示“我从不去那里”，而在肯定句中，“他从来都很认真”表示“他一直都很认真”。它也常见于日常对话和书面语中，表达对某事的坚定态度。