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    Expressing 'never' with 从未 (cóngwèi)

    Aspect & Tense
    Negation

    Structure

    从未 + Verb + 过

    Explanation

    The adverb 从未 (cóngwèi) means 'never' or 'have never,' emphasizing that something has not happened at any point up to now. It is a more formal and literary alternative to 从来没有. Use 从未 before a verb to stress the complete absence of a past experience or action.

    Examples

    • 他从未去过日本，一直很想去看看。

      Tā cóngwèi qùguò Rìběn, yīzhí hěn xiǎng qù kànkàn.

      He has never been to Japan and has always wanted to visit.

    • 我从未见过这么美的日落。

      Wǒ cóngwèi jiànguò zhème měi de rìluò.

      I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

    • 她从未对任何人提起过这件事。

      Tā cóngwèi duì rènhé rén tíqǐguò zhè jiàn shì.

      She has never mentioned this matter to anyone.

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