No. 677 in Korean
평소
Usual or everyday.
In a sentence
나는 평소에 아침을 먹지 않는다.
I usually do not eat breakfast.
평소 is used here to indicate a habitual behavior or routine.
그는 평소와는 다르게 오늘 무척 조용하다.
He is unusually quiet today compared to his usual self.
평소 is used here to draw a comparison with one's typical behavior.
평소에 운동을 규칙적으로 하면 건강에 좋다.
Exercising regularly is good for your health.
평소 is used here to reinforce the context of a regular or habitual practice.
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