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不时 (bù shí): at times, occasionally; sometimes

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6adverb, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: at times, occasionally; sometimes
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb, noun
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

from time to time
now and then
occasionally
frequently

Chinese explanation

表示某种动作或情况经常发生，但间隔时间不固定
相当于时不时、常常。例如：他不时看看手表，担心迟到。也用于说明某种现象断断续续地出现。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

no

HSK 2

oclock

Example sentences

We go for a walk in the park from time to time.

He is busy with studies, but he also exercises from time to time.

The weather here can get very cold from time to time.

He looks back at me from time to time, as if waiting for something.

We receive news from her from time to time.

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