Now and then in Chinese
now and then · HSK 6
不时
- 不 not
- 时 time
他不时看一眼手表。 He glances at his watch from time to time.
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How do you say now and then in Chinese?
Now and then in Chinese is 不时 (bù shí).
Which word should I use?
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