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习惯性
xíguànxìng
Description
"习惯性"用来说一个动作或事情因为常常做,已经变成习惯了。
"习惯性" is used to describe an action or thing that has become a habit because it is done frequently.
比如有人习惯性地看手机,就是每天都这样,自己都不想就做了。
For example, if someone habitually looks at their phone, it means they do it every day without even thinking about it.
Meanings
习惯性xíguànxìng
habitual; done out of habit
他习惯性地看了看时间。
He habitually checked the time.
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Notes
- Etymology
习惯 (habit) + 性 (a suffix meaning "-ity/-ness", forming an adjective).
- Nuance
often used adverbially with 地 to describe automatic, unthinking actions.
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