Error Analysis of Time Adverbs of the Type “从来”

The time adverbs “一向” (yīxiàng), “一贯” (yīguàn), “一直” (yīzhí), and “从来” (cónglái) can all convey a state or behavior that remains unchanged over a long period of time, and in some contexts, they are interchangeable. However, due to subtle differences in semantics, syntax, and pragmatics, they are not always interchangeable. Therefore, in teaching Chinese as a second language, teachers should focus on the nuances in lexical meanings, specific contextual usages, and pragmatic implications to help students avoid errors and improve the accuracy and naturalness of their language expression.