How to pronounce zong shi (总是) in Chinese
Zong shi (often typed zongshi) is written 总是, pinyin zǒng shì. Hear 总是 (zǒng shì) spoken, see what it means, then record yourself for instant AI feedback on your pronunciation.
总是
zǒng shì
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Characters & meanings
always; general; total
to be; correct
Common mistake
Low + falling (3-4) with a tongue flip: zǒng is dental (flat tongue), shì is retroflex (curled) — dip, switch tongue position, then fall.
Example sentence
他总是迟到。
Tā zǒngshì chídào.
He is always late.
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总是zǒng shì
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