总是

總是

zǒngshì

adverb HSK 3 #402

Meanings

她总是很早起床。

Tā zǒngshì hěn zǎo qǐchuáng.

She always gets up very early.

天气总是变来变去。

Tiānqì zǒngshì biàn lái biàn qù.

The weather is always changing back and forth.

你怎么总是忘记带钥匙？

Nǐ zěnme zǒngshì wàngjì dài yàoshi?

How come you always forget to bring your keys?

usage

总是 and 总 both mean 'always,' but 总是 is slightly more emphatic. 总是 often carries a hint of complaint or frustration: 你总是迟到！(You're always late!)

总 zǒng

是 shì