Dictionary
English - Chinese
Often
ˈɔf(t)ən
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
经常, 常常, 时常, 频繁
Often meanings in Chinese
经常
Example:
I often go for a walk in the evening.
我经常在晚上散步。
She often visits her grandparents.
她经常去看望她的祖父母。
Usage: informalContext: General conversation, daily activities
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'often', used to describe frequency in everyday life.
常常
Example:
He is often late to meetings.
他常常开会迟到。
We often have lunch together.
我们常常一起吃午饭。
Usage: informalContext: Casual discussions, social interactions
Note: Used similarly to '经常', '常常' emphasizes habitual actions.
时常
Example:
I think about the past often.
我时常想起过去。
They often complain about the weather.
他们时常抱怨天气。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Literary contexts, reflective discussions
Note: This term can convey a slightly more poetic or literary tone.
频繁
Example:
We experience often changes in temperature.
我们频繁地经历温度变化。
He travels often for work.
他为工作频繁出差。
Usage: formalContext: Scientific or statistical contexts
Note: This term conveys a sense of frequency in a more technical manner.
Often's synonyms
Often expressions, common phrases
Frequently
Frequently means happening often or at short intervals.
Example: She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
Note: Frequently is a more formal and slightly stronger term than 'often.'
Regularly
Regularly means at the same time or in the same way on a consistent basis.
Example: He goes to the gym regularly to stay fit.
Note: Regularly implies a sense of routine or schedule compared to 'often.'
Commonly
Commonly means something that happens or is seen frequently or by many people.
Example: It is commonly known that smoking is bad for your health.
Note: Commonly focuses on something being widespread or shared by many.
Repeatedly
Repeatedly means something happening over and over again.
Example: She has asked him repeatedly to help with the chores.
Note: Repeatedly emphasizes the recurring nature of an action more than 'often.'
On a regular basis
On a regular basis means happening consistently and predictably.
Example: The team meets on a regular basis to discuss their progress.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the reliability and frequency of the action.
Time and again
Time and again means repeatedly or frequently, often in a notable or memorable way.
Example: Time and again, he has proven his dedication to the project.
Note: This phrase suggests a pattern of recurrence that stands out or is significant.
Oftentimes
Oftentimes is a more formal or literary way of saying 'often.'
Example: Oftentimes, people overlook the importance of good communication.
Note: Oftentimes is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to 'often.'
Often everyday (slang) expressions
All the time
This slang term is used to express a very frequent or constant action, similar to the original word 'often'.
Example: She goes to the gym all the time.
Note: The use of 'all the time' emphasizes a high frequency beyond 'often'.
24/7
This slang term means all day, every day without stopping, indicating a continuous and consistent occurrence.
Example: They work 24/7 to meet their deadlines.
Note: It implies a more intense frequency than 'often', indicating no breaks in the action.
Round the clock
Used to indicate that something is available or takes place at all times, without interruption.
Example: Emergency services are available round the clock.
Note: It signifies continuous availability, similar to '24/7'.
Day in, day out
This term is used to describe a repetitive or continuous action that occurs every day.
Example: He works day in, day out to provide for his family.
Note: It emphasizes a consistent and unbroken routine, suggesting a more persistent frequency than 'often'.
Nonstop
Indicates something that continues without pausing or stopping, conveying a high frequency of action or occurrence.
Example: Their chatter at the party was nonstop.
Note: It suggests a relentless and uninterrupted flow, similar to '24/7'.
Like there's no tomorrow
Used to describe doing something in a very excessive or unrestrained way, indicating a high frequency of action.
Example: They're spending money like there's no tomorrow.
Note: It implies a sense of urgency or immediacy in the action, surpassing 'often'.
On the regular
Informal slang for doing something frequently or regularly, akin to 'often'.
Example: He hits the gym on the regular.
Note: It conveys a sense of consistency and repetition, aligning closely with 'often'.
Often - Examples
He often goes for long walks by himself.
他经常独自去长时间散步。
It will need to be replaced often!
它需要经常更换！
Often used as a silver or gold mining.
经常用作银矿或金矿。
Often grammar
Often - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: often
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): oftener
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): oftenest
Adjective (Adjective): often
Adverb (Adverb): often
Syllables, Separation and Stress
often Contains 2 syllables: of • ten
Phonetic transcription: ˈȯf-tən
of ten , ˈȯf tən (The red syllable is stressed)
Often - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
often: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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