Word Number 8
always
Primary Chinese
总是
Primary Pinyin
zǒng shì
Short Definition
A frequency expression marking a consistent or habitual occurrence.
Primary Meaning
在所有相关时候发生
Primary Note
Highest-frequency habitual marker.
Mapping Boundary
Correct: I always use computer → 我总是使用电脑。
Incorrect: I use always computer for the source order.
总是 precedes 使用.