老是 (lǎo shì): always, constantly

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: always, constantly
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 4

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always, constantly
always

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

prefix used before the surname of a person or a numeral indicating the order of birth of the children in a family or to indicate affection or familiarity

HSK 1

to be (followed by substantives only)

Example sentences

He is always late; the boss is very unhappy.

Don't always play on your phone; it's bad for your eyes.

I always forget to bring my keys.

She constantly complains that work is too tiring.

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