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Using "always" as a complaint with 老是 ("lao3shi4")

老是 lǎoshì

Adverb
HSK 3

Structure

老 (是) + Predicate

Translations

  • always

Definition

老是（lǎoshì）是一个副词，表示某种行为或状态频繁发生，通常带有抱怨或不满的语气。

老是 (lǎoshì) is an adverb indicating that an action or state occurs frequently, often with a tone of complaint or dissatisfaction.

Usage

老是用于提醒或抱怨某人反复做某事，通常伴随着负面情绪。结构为：老是 + 动词/形容词。

老是 is used to remind or complain that someone repeatedly does something, usually accompanied by negative emotions. The structure is: 老是 + verb/adjective.

Examples

  • 1 他老是迟到，真让人生气。 (He is always late, which is really annoying.)
  • 2 你老是玩手机，作业做完了吗？ (You are always on your phone; have you finished your homework?)
  • 3 她老是忘记带钥匙，每次都要麻烦别人开门。 (She always forgets to bring her keys, and every time she needs to trouble others to open the door.)
  • 4 这电脑老是死机，得拿去修一下了。 (This computer always crashes; we need to get it fixed.)
  • 5 你老是抱怨，能不能积极一点？ (You are always complaining; can you be more positive?)

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