"at the same time" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 同时

Definition

用于表示两件或多件事情同时发生，或者一件事情在多种意义上同时为真。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

在正式和非正式场合都常用，可以表示真正的同时发生，也可表达对立（如“既好笑又难过”）。不要跟“马上”（立即）混淆。

Examples

We both spoke at the same time.

我们俩**同时**说话了。

She can read and listen to music at the same time.

她能**同时**读书和听音乐。

The two events happened at the same time.

这两个事件**同时**发生了。

It's funny and a little sad at the same time.

这件事**同时**很有趣又有点难过。

Can you really focus on two things at the same time?

你真的能**同时**专注于两件事吗？

He was laughing and shouting at the same time.

他**同时**又笑又叫。