不时 (bù shí) — from time to time; occasionally

Définition

不时 means 'from time to time' — a formal, written alternative to 有时 (everyday 'sometimes'). Closer in frequency to 偶尔 than to 常常 or 时常.

from time to timeoccasionally

不时。
Tā bù shí huì lái tú shū guǎn kàn shū.
He comes to the library to read from time to time.
不时。
Chuāng wài bù shí chuán lái niǎo jiào shēng.
From time to time, the sound of birds comes from outside the window.
不时。
Wǒ men bù shí jù zài yì qǐ liáo tiān.
We get together and chat occasionally.

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