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总是 (zǒng shì): always

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
always
Characters
2
Part of speech
adverb
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • always
  • always
  • invariably
  • consistently

Chinese explanation

  • 表示动作、行为或状态一直不变，每次都是这样，从来没有例外。常用来描述经常发生或一直持续的情况。例如他总是不按时吃饭。
  • 也可以表示不管在什么条件下，结果都一样，相当于毕竟、终究。例如事实总是事实，不会改变。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

(bound form) general

HSK 1

to be (followed by substantives only)

Example sentences

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She is always late.

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He always studies in the library.

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I always forget to bring my keys.

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Mom always prepares breakfast for me.

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He is always willing to help others.

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He is always the first to arrive at the office.

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She always forgets to bring her keys.

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The weather is always changeable.

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Why are you always so busy?

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He is not always right.

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