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The word "平时" is formed by combining the character 平, meaning "ordinary" or "usual", with the character 时, meaning "time". Together, they create a compound word that literally translates to "ordinary time", used to denote normal, routine periods or everyday situations.

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我平时喜欢跑步。

Wǒ píngshí xǐhuān pǎobù.

I usually like running.

他平时不喝咖啡。

Tā píngshí bù hē kāfēi.

He usually doesn't drink coffee.

我们平时都在学校吃饭。

Wǒmen píngshí dōu zài xuéxiào chīfàn.

We usually eat at school.

平时她很少看电视，除非有特别节目。

Píngshí tā hěn shǎo kàn diànshì, chúfēi yǒu tèbié jiémù.

She rarely watches TV usually, unless there is a special program.

尽管平时工作很忙，他仍然坚持每天学习。

Jǐnguǎn píngshí gōngzuò hěn máng, tā réngrán jiānchí měitiān xuéxí.

Although usually work is very busy, he still persists in studying every day.

Word Definition - 平时

píng shí usually; ordinarily; in ordinary times

Individual Character Details

平 píng, píng
时 shí, shí, shí