总是 zǒngshì
always (habitual)
总是 (zǒngshì) means "always (habitual)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 总是
够
gòu
enough
电脑游戏
diànnǎo yóuxì
computer games
衣服
yīfu
clothes
早饭
zǎofàn
breakfast
服务员
fúwùyuán
waiter / attendant
Frequently asked questions
What does 总是 (zǒngshì) mean in Chinese?
总是 (zǒngshì) means "always (habitual)" in Chinese. 总是 (zǒngshì) means "always (habitual)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 总是 in a sentence?
Use 总是 (zǒngshì) the way you would use "always (habitual)" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 总是?
Common words that pair with 总是 include 够. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 总是 (zǒngshì) and 拿 (ná)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 总是 means "always (habitual)"; 拿 means "take / hold / bring". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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