总是 zǒng shì — always; invariably; constantly; all the time

总是
zǒng shì

Characters: 总 · 是

Definitions

  1. always; invariably; constantly; all the time

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. always

zdic(汉典)

  1. 总归是；全都是。
  2. 纵然是；即使是。

ExtDict

  1. 总归是
  2. 全都是
  3. 纵然是
  4. 即使是。总，通"纵"。

Examples

  • 他总是第一个到办公室，最后一个离开。

    He is always the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave.

  • 孩子总是爱问一些稀奇古怪的问题。

    Children are forever asking strange, curious questions.

  • 生活总是充满意外，要学会随遇而安。

    Life is full of surprises; learn to take things as they come.