How to Say ‘Often?’ in Traditional Chinese
常來嗎？
💬 Usage Tip: [常] means 'often', and asking this can show interest in their habits.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Showing familiarity with the location can be a conversation builder.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
常
[cháng]
often
Refers to frequent actions or events.
他常來這裡。
He often comes here.
來
[lái]
to come
Indicates arrival or movement towards the speaker.
過來這邊看看。
Come over here and take a look.
嗎
[ma]
question particle
Indicates a yes/no question.
你吃飯了嗎？
Have you eaten?
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