Chinese
zǒngshì
Meaning: always; invariably
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

總是
總
是
总是
总
是

Example sentences

He always does things very slowly.
這家餐廳總是坐滿了人。
这家餐厅总是坐满了人。
This restaurant is always full of people.
父母總是希望孩子過得好。
父母总是希望孩子过得好。
Parents always hope their children live well.
他雖然身為領導,卻總是能以身作則。
他虽然身为领导,却总是能以身作则。
Although he is a leader, he always leads by example.
父母總是擔心他們的孩子。
父母总是担心他们的孩子。
Parents always worry about their children.
週末的捷運總是很擠。
周末的捷运总是很挤。
The MRT is always very crowded on weekends.
這孩子真皮,總是到處亂跑。
这孩子真皮,总是到处乱跑。
This child is really naughty; he's always running around everywhere.
他總是喜歡闖紅燈。
他总是喜欢闯红灯。
He always likes to run red lights.
父母總是擔心子女的教育。
父母总是担心子女的教育。
Parents always worry about their children's education.
他在這件事上總是患得患失。
他在这件事上总是患得患失。
He is always worried about personal gains and losses in this matter.

Usage Notes

Used to describe an unchanging habit or a consistent state.

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