偶尔

Meaning(adverb, distinguishing word)

occasionally; once in a while; sometimes

Examples

• 我偶尔喝一点酒。

  wǒ ǒu ěr hē yì diǎn jiǔ.

  I drink a little now and then.

• 他偶尔也会迟到。

  tā ǒu ěr yě huì chí dào.

  He's occasionally late too.

• 周末我们偶尔去看电影。

  zhōu mò wǒ men ǒu ěr qù kàn diàn yǐng.

  We sometimes go to the movies on weekends.

Easily confused

• 有时候 — 偶尔 is rarer than 有时候.

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