一如既往
yī rú jì wǎng HSK 6

English Meaning

📚 Example Sentences

他工作一如既往地认真。
Tā gōng zuò yī rú jì wǎng de rèn zhēn.
He works as diligently as ever.
这家店一如既往地受欢迎。
Zhè jiā diàn yī rú jì wǎng de shòu huān yíng.
This shop remains as popular as in the past.
她一如既往地支持朋友。
Tā yī rú jì wǎng de zhī chí péng you.
She supports her friends as always.
他工作一如既往。
Tā gōngzuò yīrújìwǎng.
His work is as consistent as ever.
她态度一如既往。
Tā tàidù yīrújìwǎng.
Her attitude remains unchanged as always.

💡 Memory Tip

Break it down: 一如 (yīrú) means 'just like,' and 既往 (jìwǎng) means 'the past.' Think of it as 'just like the past' to remember it signifies consistency over time.

📝 Usage Notes

This idiom is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, including written and spoken Chinese. It commonly appears in descriptions of personal support, habits, policies, or conditions that persist without alteration, such as in speeches, literature, or daily conversations.

📖 Grammar Points

Typically used as an adverbial phrase, often followed by 地 (de) to modify verbs, e.g., 一如既往地工作 (work as always). It can also stand alone in sentences to describe a state, e.g., 他的态度一如既往 (His attitude remains unchanged).

🏯 Cultural Notes

This idiom reflects cultural values of loyalty, perseverance, and reliability in Chinese society, often used to praise someone's steadfastness or to reassure others of continued support.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar to 始终如一 (shǐzhōng rúyī, meaning 'consistent from start to finish'), but 一如既往 focuses more on continuity from the past to the present, while 始终如一 emphasizes unwavering consistency throughout a period. 照旧 (zhàojiù, 'as usual') is more casual and often used for routine matters.

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