frequently; often; for emergency needs
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadverb
frequently; often; from time to time
formalDescribes actions or events that happen repeatedly or at intervals.
Zài在
shēn深
shān山
lǎo老
lín林
lǐ里
，
bù不
shí时
kě可
yǐ以
tīng听
dào到
niǎo鸟
míng鸣
shēng声
。
In the deep mountains and old forests, bird songs can be heard from time to time.
Tā他
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
shí时
，
bù不
shí时
tíng停
xià下
lái来
kàn看
kan看
guān观
zhòng众
de的
fǎn反
yìng应
。
While giving his speech, he would pause from time to time to gauge the audience's reaction.
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Wēi微
fēng风
fú拂
guò过
，
hú湖
miàn面
bù不
shí时
fàn泛
qǐ起
lián涟
yī漪
。
As the breeze blew past, ripples appeared on the lake surface from time to time.
noun
uncertain time; any time; emergency
formalOften used in the set phrase "以备不时之需" to mean "to prepare for unexpected needs."
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
dāng当
cún存
yī一
xiē些
qián钱
，
yǐ以
bèi备
bù不
shí时
zhī之
xū需
。
We should save some money for a rainy day.
Chē车
shàng上
bèi备
yǒu有
jí急
jiù救
bāo包
，
yǐ以
fáng防
bù不
shí时
zhī之
xū需
。
There is a first-aid kit in the car for emergencies.