Word: 一向 (yīxiàng) 一向 dictionary entry yīxiàng a period of time in the recent past; (indicating a period of time up to the present) all along Full dictionary entry for 一向 Example sentences using 一向 5 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他一向只关心具体问题。 Tā yíxiàng zhǐ guānxīn jùtǐ wèntí. He was only bothered about concrete questions. 他做事一向踏实，大家都信任他。 Tā zuòshì yíxiàng tāshi, dàjiā dōu xìnrèn tā. He has always been steady in what he does, so everyone trusts him. 我爸爸一向起得很早。 Wǒ bàba yíxiàng qǐ de hěn zǎo. My dad has always got up very early. 我爸爸处事一向很冷静。 Wǒ bàba chǔshì yíxiàng hěn lěngjìng. My dad has always been calm in handling matters. 那位法官一向大公无私。 Nà wèi fǎguān yíxiàng dàgōngwúsī. That judge has always been impartial.