Chinese
píngshí
Meaning: normally; usually; in ordinary times
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

平時
平
時
平时
平
时

Example sentences

He usually works very hard.
老師平時很溫和,但上課時仍有威嚴。
老师平时很温和,但上课时仍有威严。
The teacher is usually gentle, but still has authority in class.
他平時很省,但為了孩子的教育,再多錢他也捨得花。
他平时很省,但为了孩子的教育,再多钱他也舍得花。
He is usually very frugal, but for his child's education, he is willing to spend any amount of money.
奶奶平時生活非常節儉。
奶奶平时生活非常节俭。
Grandma lives very frugally.
這個月的家庭開銷比平時多。
这个月的家庭开销比平时多。
This month's family expenses are more than usual.
聽音樂是我平時減壓的主要方式。
听音乐是我平时减压的主要方式。
Listening to music is my primary way of decompressing.
如果你上課遲到的話,老師會扣你的平時分數。
如果你上课迟到的话,老师会扣你的平时分数。
If you are late for class, the teacher will deduct your class participation points.

Usage Notes

Refers to ordinary times as opposed to special occasions or emergencies.

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