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平时

píng shí

HSK 3

Meaning

  • ordinarily
  • in normal times
  • in peacetime

Definition

通常的时候；平常的时期。

Usually; ordinarily; in normal times.

Usage

用于描述一般情况或习惯性动作，区别于特定时间或特殊场合。

Used to describe general situations or habitual actions, as opposed to specific times or special occasions.

Examples

  • 1 我平时七点起床。 (I usually get up at seven o'clock.)
  • 2 他平时不怎么说话。 (He doesn't talk much usually.)
  • 3 平时这里人很少，周末才热闹。 (It's usually quiet here; it only gets lively on weekends.)
  • 4 平时要多锻炼，身体才会好。 (You should exercise more in normal times to stay healthy.)
  • 5 这道菜平时吃不到，只有过年才有。 (You can't eat this dish normally; it's only available during Chinese New Year.)

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