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总是
zǒng shì
Meaning
- always
Definition
表示频率，意为“一直、每次”。
always; every time.
Usage
用于表示动作或状态持续不变，常与动词连用。
Used to indicate that an action or state is constant and unchanging, often used with verbs.
Examples
- 1 他总是在早上七点起床。(He always gets up at seven in the morning.)
- 2 你总是忘记带钥匙。(You always forget to bring the keys.)
- 3 她总是很迟才睡觉。(She always goes to bed very late.)
- 4 我们总是去那家餐厅吃饭。(We always eat at that restaurant.)
- 5 为什么你总是迟到？(Why are you always late?)
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