regular; usual; normal · usually; normally

tōng cháng

t+ōng·1st tonech+áng·2nd tone

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We usually walk to school.

我们通常步行去学校。

We can normally conceal our thoughts from others.

我们通常会对其他人隐瞒自己的想法.

What time do you usually get up?

你通常几点起床？

Students generally like a teacher who understands their problems.

通常学生们喜欢理解他们问题的老师。

I regularly go to bed at nine.

我通常九时睡觉。

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