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惯于
guàn yú
be accustomed to
她惯于早起锻炼身体。
She is accustomed to exercising early in the morning.
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.
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
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