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总是
zǒngshì
Description
“总是”表示一件事情经常发生，或者一直是这样，没有改变。
"总是" means that something happens frequently or remains unchanged.
我们说话的时候常常用它，比如“他总是很忙”。
We often use it in speech, for example, "他总是很忙" (He is always busy).
Meanings
总是zǒngshì
always; all the time
他早上总是喝咖啡。
He always drinks coffee in the morning.
总是zǒngshì
anyway; in any case (eventually)
努力工作总是有好处的。
Working hard always pays off.
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Notes
- Etymology
总 (all/always) + 是 (to be), forming an adverb of frequency.
- Nuance
总是 stresses habitual repetition, while 一直 stresses continuous duration.
In videos
“嗯意思是这个人总是想教我们东西”
“我觉得这个人很特别，因为他总是非常开心。”
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