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

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Example sentences

他做事總是慢吞吞的。
他做事总是慢吞吞的。
He always does things very slowly.
這家餐廳總是坐滿了人。
This restaurant is always full of people.
父母總是希望孩子過得好。
Parents always hope their children live well.
他雖然身為領導,卻總是能以身作則。
Although he is a leader, he always leads by example.
父母總是擔心他們的孩子。
Parents always worry about their children.

Usage Notes

Used to describe an unchanging habit or a consistent state.

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