平时

平時

píngshí

adverb HSK 2 #3,335

Meanings

Literally 'ordinary time' — in normal/everyday times.

你平时几点起床？

Nǐ píngshí jǐ diǎn qǐchuáng?

What time do you usually get up?

我平时不喝咖啡。

Wǒ píngshí bù hē kāfēi.

I don't usually drink coffee.

平时多运动对身体好。

Píngshí duō yùndòng duì shēntǐ hǎo.

Exercising regularly is good for your health.

grammar

平时 is placed before the verb as a time word. It contrasts with special occasions: 平时我不喝酒，但是今天特别 (I normally don't drink, but today is special).

usage

平时 and 平常 are very similar as adverbs meaning 'usually.' 平时 is slightly more time-focused; 平常 can also mean 'ordinary' as an adjective.

平 píng

时 shí