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xưa nay

always

adverb CEFR B2 Vietnamese
xưa nay always

Meaning

Common Collocations

xưa nay vẫn vậy
always like this
xưa nay chưa từng
never before

Examples

Tôi xưa nay không hút thuốc.
I have never smoked.
Anh ấy xưa nay rất chăm chỉ.
He has always been diligent.

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FAQ

How do you say "always" in Vietnamese?
"always" is xưa nay in Vietnamese.
What does xưa nay mean in English?
xưa nay means "always" (adverb). always.
How is xưa nay pronounced?
You can listen to xưa nay on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is xưa nay used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi xưa nay không hút thuốc. (I have never smoked.); Anh ấy xưa nay rất chăm chỉ. (He has always been diligent.).

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