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惯于

guàn yú
verb★Intermediate💡 be accustomed to
formal

To be habitually used to or familiar with doing something.

他惯于在压力下工作。

He is accustomed to working under pressure.

我们惯于这种生活方式。

We are accustomed to this way of life.

💡

Often used in formal or written contexts to describe habitual actions or states.

Collocations

惯于做某事be accustomed to doing something惯于某种生活be accustomed to a certain lifestyle

Synonyms

习惯于习以为常熟悉于

Antonyms

不习惯陌生生疏

💡Pro Tip

Common Mistake

Do not confuse '惯于' with '习惯' (xíguàn), which is a noun meaning 'habit' or 'custom.' '惯于' is a verb phrase indicating habitual action.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage Context

Use '惯于' to describe actions or states that have become habitual over time, especially in formal or written contexts.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '惯' (guàn, meaning 'accustomed to' or 'used to') and '于' (yú, a preposition indicating direction or relation). The compound emphasizes habitual familiarity.

📝Usage Notes

Used to describe long-term habits or states of being familiar with something. Often appears in formal writing or speech.

Word Breakdown

惯
accustomed to, used to
root
+
于
a preposition indicating relation or direction
particle
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