jat1 jyu4 wong5 sik1一如往昔
Jyutpingjat1 jyu4 wong5 sik1
Yaleyāt yùh wóhng sīk
Definition
Just as in the past; like always.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite being used in daily speech to describe situations that remain unchanged over time. It often implies a sense of nostalgia or relief that something familiar has persisted. While it functions as an adverbial phrase, it is most commonly placed after the subject to describe a state of being.
Examples
His personality is just like always, he loves to laugh.
The environment here is just like always, it hasn't changed much.
Related words
Common phrases
as good as always
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, high-energy contexts where a simpler phrase like 一樣 or 冇變 would be more natural. It sounds slightly poetic or dramatic, so it can feel out of place when discussing trivial, mundane details.
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