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一般
yìbān
Description
"一般"用来说一件事很普通、很平常，没有特别的地方。
"一般" is used to say something is very ordinary and common, without anything special.
我们也常说"一般来说"，意思是大多数情况下都是这样。
We also often say "一般来说," which means that in most cases, it is like this.
Meanings
一般yìbān
ordinary, average, common
这家饭馆的菜味道很一般。
The food at this restaurant tastes quite ordinary.
一般yìbān
generally, usually
我一般七点起床。
I usually get up at seven.
一般yìbān
the same as, like
她的手冷得像冰一般。
Her hands are as cold as ice.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as an adjective 一般 often carries a mild negative tone, meaning 'nothing special'.
- Etymology
一 'one' + 般 'kind/sort', literally 'of one kind', hence 'ordinary'.
In videos
“我一般会选择带这个电子书。”
“一般酒店的房间都会需要刷这个卡”
“一样的女生不是很多，一般她们结婚的时候都觉得”
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