Writing
总是 (zǒngshì) — how to say "always" in Chinese
总是
Always
frequency adverb
How to use it
Goes before the verb.
她总是很开心。
tā zǒng shì hěn kāi xīn
She is always very happy.
Character composition
总
always
是
to be
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
日
Sun
#72 · rì · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
总是忘记
zǒngshì wàngjì
always forget
总是迟到
zǒngshì chídào
always be late
总是这样
zǒngshì zhèyàng
always like this
Examples
她总是很乐观，遇到困难也不怕。
She is always very optimistic, not afraid even when encountering difficulties.
他总是帮助别人。
He always helps others.
Mnemonic
[zǒngshì-] Zorro always arrives in style! With a flick of his cape, he reveals the 总是 sign, showcasing his iconic sword. The sign glows brightly, declaring "总是 ZORRO APPEARS! ⚔️" Everyone in the town cheers, knowing that Zorro 总是 brings justice and excitement!
Frequently asked questions
How to say always in Mandarin?
"always" in Chinese is 总是 (zǒngshì).
Zongshi meaning in Chinese
总是 (zǒngshì) means "Always".
Always in Mandarin pinyin
It is pronounced zǒngshì (written as zongshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "always" in Chinese characters?
It is written 总是: 总 has 9 strokes, 是 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 总是?
总是 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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