总是 (zǒng shì) — always
Definition
总是 means 'always' — 100% of the time, no exceptions. Stronger than 常/常常 ('often, frequently') and more neutral than 老是 (which implies annoyance).
adverb
always
Examples
- 总是。Tā zǒng shì lái de hěn zǎo.He always comes very early.
- 总是？Nǐ wèi shén me zǒng shì bù kāi xīn?Why are you always unhappy?
- 总是。Wǒ zǒng shì zài jiā chī zǎo fàn.I always eat breakfast at home.
Grammar
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