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always

总是

zǒng shì

A frequency expression marking a consistent or habitual occurrence.

Standard Mapping

Chinese
总是
Pinyin
zǒng shì
Meaning
在所有相关时候发生
Note
Highest-frequency habitual marker.

Meaning and Usage

Meaning and Usage

Use always for 总是 before the action it modifies. The first-batch generator profile is disabled pending frequency-pattern review.

Mapping Boundary

Correct: I always use computer → 我总是使用电脑。

Incorrect: I use always computer for the source order.

Reason: 总是 precedes 使用.

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Mapping Boundary

Correct Mapping

I always use computer → 我总是使用电脑。

Incorrect Mapping or Split

I use always computer for the source order.

Reason

总是 precedes 使用.

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