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Using 总 (zǒng) as an adverb meaning "always"
Frequency & Habit
Structure
Subject + 总 + Verb
Explanation
总 (zǒng) is an adverb meaning "always" or "invariably," indicating that something consistently happens. It is placed before the verb in a sentence. For example, 他总觉得有人在看他 means "He always feels someone is watching him."
Examples
她总喜欢在睡前喝一杯热牛奶。
Tā zǒng xǐhuān zài shuì qián hē yī bēi rè niúnǎi.
She always likes to drink a cup of hot milk before bed.
他总忘记带钥匙出门。
Tā zǒng wàngjì dài yàoshi chūmén.
He always forgets to bring his keys when going out.
妈妈总说早睡早起对身体好。
Māma zǒng shuō zǎo shuì zǎo qǐ duì shēntǐ hǎo.
Mom always says going to bed early and getting up early is good for your health.