一般
yìbān
Description
"一般"是一个很常用的词，可以表示"普通"、"平常"，也可以说事情做得不特别好也不特别差。
"一般" is a very common word that can mean "ordinary" or "usual," and can also describe something done neither particularly well nor poorly.
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; common; general
这是一件很一般的衣服。
This is a very ordinary piece of clothing.
一般yìbān
so-so; not especially good
这家饭馆的菜味道一般。
The food at this restaurant tastes average.
一般来说yìbān lái shuō
generally speaking; in general
一般来说，周末人很多。
Generally speaking, there are many people on weekends.
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Notes
- Etymology
一 (one) + 般 (kind/sort), literally "one kind", meaning ordinary or the same type.
- Nuance
一般 often politely means "just okay", softer than directly saying something is bad.
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