1. many times or on many occasions
經常；時常
I often go for a walk in the evening.
我經常在傍晚去散步。
She often visits her grandparents on weekends.
她時常在週末去探望她的祖父母。
Often Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
often
adverb
快速理解
What does "Often" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Often"?
「often」表示某事發生的頻率很高。
- 1
頻繁發生
EN: many times or on many occasions
翻譯: 很多次或在很多場合
- 2
通常情況
EN: in many cases or instances
翻譯: 在多數情況或例子中
- 3
長期習慣
EN: over a long period, repeatedly
翻譯: 在很長一段時間內，反覆地
小提醒：注意「often」在句子中的位置：通常放在主要動詞之前（如：I often go），或放在 be 動詞之後（如：He is often late）。在非正式口語中，有時會放在句尾加強語氣（如：I see him often）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Often" in English）
How to pronounce "Often" in English?"Often" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Often"?How does "Often" change by context?
2. in many cases or instances
在很多情況下；通常
Old houses are often very cold in winter.
老房子在冬天通常非常冷。
Traffic is often heavy during rush hour.
在尖峰時段，交通通常很擁擠。
3. used to indicate a high frequency or degree
（表示頻率或程度高）常常，屢次
He has often been praised for his hard work.
他因工作努力而屢次受到表揚。
We see each other more often now that we live closer.
因為我們住得更近了，現在見面更頻繁。
4. as often as not; in many cases
往往；多半
As often as not, he forgets to bring his keys.
他往往會忘記帶鑰匙。
More often than not, the simplest solution is the best.
多半時候，最簡單的解決辦法就是最好的。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Often"?How to make natural sentences with "Often"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| often + V | 經常（做某事） | He often visits his grandparents on weekends. (他週末經常去探望他的祖父母。) |
| often + be + adj/pp | 常常是（某種狀態） | She is often late for meetings. (她開會常常遲到。) |
| often + auxiliary verb + V | 經常（助動詞後接動詞） | They can often be found in the library. (經常可以在圖書館找到他們。) |
| more often than not | 多半；通常 | More often than not, it rains in the afternoon. (下午多半會下雨。) |
| as often as | 每當；每次 | As often as I see him, he's wearing a hat. (我每次見到他，他都戴著帽子。) |
| how often...? | 多常...？ | How often do you exercise? (你多常運動一次？) |
用法說明
How is "Often" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Often"?
often 的位置與搭配
- often 通常放在主要動詞之前，但若動詞是 be，則放在其後。
- 在助動詞（如 can, will, have）或情態動詞（如 should, would）之後。
- 在否定句中，通常放在否定詞（如 not）之前。
- 為了強調，可以放在句首或句尾。
對比例句： EN: She often visits her grandparents. 翻譯: 她經常去探望她的祖父母。
EN:She is often late for meetings.
翻譯:她開會經常遲到。
對比例句： EN: I can often finish my work before 6 p.m. 翻譯: 我常常能在下午六點前完成工作。
EN:I often do not have time for breakfast.
翻譯:我經常沒有時間吃早餐。
總結建議
一般情況下，將 often 放在主要動詞之前，是口語和書面語中最常見且安全的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Often" and similar words?How to choose "Often" vs alternatives?
often vs usually
「often」強調頻率，但可能不規律；「usually」則指通常情況下的習慣或常態。
often vs frequently
「often」與「frequently」常可互換，但「frequently」在正式語境中更常見，且可能暗示事件間隔較短。
often vs sometimes
「often」表示頻率較高；「sometimes」表示頻率較低，只是偶爾發生。
口語用法
How is "Often" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Often"?
引述
在口語中，"often" 常用於引述或轉述他人的習慣或常見情況。 EN: He's like, "I often work late," and I just nodded. 翻譯: 他就說：「我常常工作到很晚。」我就只是點點頭。
EN:She was telling me how she often forgets her keys.
翻譯:她當時在跟我說她有多常忘記帶鑰匙。
語氣強調
為了強調頻率，口語中會拉長發音或搭配手勢，有時也會與 "so" 或 "really" 連用。 EN: I so often end up cooking pasta when I'm tired. 翻譯: 我累的時候真的超常最後就煮義大利麵來吃。
EN:You see that happen really often around here.
翻譯:你在這附近真的會很常看到那種事發生。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，"often" 有時會被用作短暫的停頓填充詞，後面再接上更具體的說明。 EN: It's... often... you know, the case that plans change last minute. 翻譯: 就是…常常…你知道的，計畫在最後一刻改變就是這樣。
EN:We tend to, often, just order takeout on Fridays.
翻譯:我們傾向於，常常啦，禮拜五就直接叫外賣。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "often" 用作停頓填充詞，並確保其用法精確且符合句子結構。口語中的強調用法（如 "so often"）在正式文體中也應謹慎使用，通常直接使用 "frequently" 或 "usually" 更為得體。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Often"?What fixed phrases with "Often" should I remember?
more often than not
phrase
通常；多半
as often as
conjunction
每當；每次
all too often
phrase
太過頻繁地（常指令人遺憾的事）
how often
question phrase
多常；頻率如何
very often
adverb phrase
非常頻繁地；常常
not very often
adverb phrase
不常；很少
often enough
adverb phrase
足夠頻繁地
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Often"?Which "Often" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He often does not go to the gym.
✓He does not often go to the gym.
在否定句中，頻率副詞 'often' 通常放在 'do/does/did not' 之後，主要動詞之前。
×I have often visited that museum last year.
✓I often visited that museum last year.
'often' 描述過去的習慣時，應與簡單過去式連用。現在完成式強調與現在的關聯，通常不與表示特定過去時間的詞語（如 last year）連用。
×She often go to the library.
✓She often goes to the library.
主詞是第三人稱單數（he, she, it）時，即使有頻率副詞 'often'，主要動詞仍需加上 -s。
×He is often late for school.
✓He is often late for school.
此句原為正確，但學習者常誤將 'often' 放在 be 動詞之前。正確位置是：be 動詞 + often + 形容詞/名詞/現在分詞等。
×I drink coffee often every day.
✓I often drink coffee every day.
'every day' 已表示每天，加上 'often' 時，應放在動詞前修飾，避免語意重複或語序不自然。
×Pronouncing the 't' in 'often' (/'ɒf.tən/).
✓The 't' is usually silent: /'ɒf.ən/.
在現代標準英語中，'often' 的 't' 通常不發音。雖然發 /'ɒf.tən/ 在某些地區也可接受，但對學習者來說，發 /'ɒf.ən/ 更為常見且自然。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Often"?What are tense/participle forms of "Often"?