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老是

lǎoshi
adverb HSK 4 #4,569

Meanings

  1. 1 always

Examples

HSK 2
别老是看手机。
Bié lǎoshi kàn shǒujī.
Stop always looking at your phone.
HSK 3
他老是迟到。
Tā lǎoshi chídào.
He is always late.
HSK 4
你老是忘记带钥匙。
Nǐ lǎoshi wàngjì dài yàoshi.
You always forget to bring your keys.

Tips

usage
老是 implies complaint or annoyance - "always" in a negative sense. Compare: 他经常帮助别人 (He often helps others - neutral/positive) vs 他老是迟到 (He's always late - annoyed tone).

Stroke Order

老 lǎo
是 shì