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CHINESE WORD

bù shí

不时

often

HSK 5
Numbered pinyin
bu4 shi2
English meanings
betweentimes, every so often, frequently, somewhile, at any time, every now and then, often

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    bùshí不时xiàyǔ下雨。

    Rain from time to time.

  2. 02

    bùshí不时kàn看kàn看。

    Look occasionally.

  3. 03

    bùshí不时wēixiào微笑。

    Smile now and then.

  4. 04

    bùshí不时tíxǐng提醒。

    Remind from time to time.

  5. 05

    bùshí不时diǎntóu点头。

    Nod occasionally.

  6. 06

    bùshí不时biànhuà变化。

    Changes from time to time.

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