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always

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zong3shi4 • zǒngshì

Meaning


Primary

always

Alternatives

invariably

Mnemonic


总是 Always refers to the things that 总 always seem 是 to be a certain way.

Usage


他 总是 迟到。

He is always late.

我 早上 总是 喝 茶。

I always drink tea in the morning.

你 为什么 总是 这么 忙?

Why are you always so busy?

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