shí

HSK 5
common

Meaning of 不时

不时 means frequently; often; from time to time; uncertain time; any time; emergency. Pronounced bù shí. HSK 5.

  • frequently; often; from time to time
  • uncertain time; any time; emergency

Definitions & Examples

Zài
shēn
shān
lǎo
lín
 
shí
tīng
dào
niǎo
míng
shēng
 

In the deep mountains and old forests, bird songs can be heard from time to time.

yǎn
jiǎng
shí
 
shí
tíng
xià
lái
kàn
kan
guān
zhòng
de
fǎn
yìng
 

While giving his speech, he would pause from time to time to gauge the audience's reaction.

Wēi
fēng
guò
 
miàn
shí
fàn
lián
 

As the breeze blew past, ripples appeared on the lake surface from time to time.