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日常 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
日常rìchángdailyHSK 4, d, rank #5790, Medium
日常rìchángeverydayHSK 4, d, rank #5790, Medium
rìcháng(ri4chang2) T4
  1. 1daily
  2. 2everyday
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March 24, 2026
日常rìcháng(ri4chang2)

日常 (rìcháng) refers to things that are done on a daily basis or are part of everyday life. This term is often used in contexts related to routines, habits, or activities that occur regularly, emphasizing the habitual nature of these actions.

Frequency#5790DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

The concept of 日常 is significant in Chinese culture, where the rhythm of daily life is often tied to traditional practices and family routines. It reflects the importance placed on regularity and stability in personal and social life.

Memory Tip

Think of 日 (rì) as the sun, representing a day, and 常 (cháng) as something that is constant or normal. Imagine the sun rising every day, marking the regularity of your daily activities.

Meanings of 日常

rìcháng(ri4chang2)
1daily
2everyday
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About 日常

日常Simplified
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副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
#5790Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 日常

Quick Contrast

日常 (rìcháng) vs 常规 (chángguī): use 日常 for daily routines, while 常规 refers to standard practices or norms.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 日 (rì) as the sun, representing a day, and 常 (cháng) as something that is constant or normal. Imagine the sun rising every day, marking the regularity of your daily activities.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 日常 with daily routines that are specific to certain contexts, such as work or school. It is more general and can refer to any everyday occurrence. Be cautious with tone; the second character 常 should be pronounced with a rising tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 日常 connects with other vocabulary related to daily life, such as 生活 (shēnghuó - life) and 习惯 (xíguàn - habit). Focus on using it in sentences that describe your daily activities or routines.

Cultural Note

The concept of 日常 is significant in Chinese culture, where the rhythm of daily life is often tied to traditional practices and family routines. It reflects the importance placed on regularity and stability in personal and social life.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 日常 by applying it to specific or non-recurring events. For example, saying '我的日常生日派对' (my daily birthday party) is incorrect; it should be '我的生日派对' (my birthday party) instead.

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Component Characters

日rìsun
HSK 14 strokes日
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常chángalways
HSK 311 strokes巾
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Grammar Patterns of 日常

日常 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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他们时常陷入枯燥的____事务之中。

All too often they become enmeshed in deadening routines.

Example Sentences for 日常 (11)

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他们时常陷入枯燥的日常事务之中。

tā mén shí cháng xiàn rù kū zào de rì cháng shì wù zhī zhōng。

All too often they become enmeshed in deadening routines.
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英国也有美食，只是一般的日常饮食太过糟糕。

yīng guó yě yǒu měi shí， ， zhī shì yī bān de rì cháng yǐn shí tài guò zāo。

English food can be wonderful but the normal English diet is abominable.
3
当然，英国人将会耐心地承受这些日常压力。

dāng rán， ， yīng guó rén jiāng huì nài xīn dì chéng shòu zhè xiē rì cháng yā。

Of course, the British will suffer such daily stresses patiently.
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只要能打破他们日常刻板、沉闷的生活，任何事情他们都喜欢。

zhī yào néng dǎ pò tā mén rì cháng kè bǎn、 、 chén mèn de shēng， huó ， rèn hé shì qíng tā mén dū。

They enjoy anything that breaks the dullness of their routine life.
5
饮食专家可以对日常饮食的方方面面提出建议。

yǐn shí zhuān jiā kě yǐ duì rì cháng yǐn shí de fāng fāng miàn miàn tí chū jiàn yì。

Dietary experts can advise on the ins and outs of dieting.
6
他继续剪草坪，并做些其他日常杂务。

tā jì xù jiǎn cǎo píng， ， bìng zuò xiē qí tā rì cháng zá。

He continued to mow the lawn and do other routine chores.
7
你的日常饮食中淀粉含量太高。

nǐ de rì cháng yǐn shí zhōng diàn fěn hán liáng tài gāo。

There's too much starch in your diet.
8
茶被认为是英国人的日常饮料.

chá bèi rèn wéi shì yīng guó rén de rì cháng yǐn liào.

Tea is considered to be the usual drink of British people.
9
影响数百万人日常生活的事件

yǐng xiǎng shù bǎi wàn rén rì cháng shēng huó de shì jiàn

events affecting the daily lives of millions of people
10
他们的日常饮食包括一块不新鲜的面包、一碗米饭和变味的水。

tā mén de rì cháng yǐn shí bāo kuò yī kuài bù xīn xiān de miàn bāo、 、 yī wǎn mǐ fàn hé biàn wèi de。

Their daily diet consisted of a lump of stale bread, a bowl of rice and stale water.
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在现代社会中，手机已成为我们日常生活中不可或缺的一部分。

Zài xiàndài shèhuì zhōng, shǒujī yǐ chéngwéi wǒmen rìcháng shēnghuó zhōng bùkě huòquē de yībùfèn.

In modern society, mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives.

Cultural Notes for 日常

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of 日常 is significant in Chinese culture, where the rhythm of daily life is often tied to traditional practices and family routines. It reflects the importance placed on regularity and stability in personal and social life.

Frequently Asked Questions about 日常

You can say '我的日常生活很忙' (wǒ de rìcháng shēnghuó hěn máng) meaning 'My daily life is very busy.'