Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
平时
píngshí
Description
"平时"是指普通的日子，也就是不是特别的时候。
"平时" refers to ordinary days, meaning times that are not special.
我们常常用这个词来说平常自己习惯做的事。
We often use this word to talk about things we usually do.
Meanings
平时píngshí
usually; ordinarily; in normal times
我平时六点起床。
I usually get up at six.
平时píngshí
everyday times; ordinary days (as opposed to special occasions)
平时他很忙，周末才有空。
He is usually busy and only free on weekends.
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Notes
- Etymology
平 (ordinary/level) + 时 (time), literally "ordinary time."
- Nuance
often contrasts routine days with special occasions like exams or holidays.
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