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一般来说

Idiom

yìbān lái shuō

Description

“一般来说”用来说一件事在大多数的情况下是怎么样的。

"一般来说" is used to describe how something is in most cases.

我们常常把它放在句子的开头。

We often put "一般来说" at the beginning of a sentence.

Meanings

一般来说yìbān lái shuō

generally speaking; in general

一般来说,他早上八点上班。

Generally, he starts work at eight in the morning.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    一般 (general) + 来说 (speaking of), a common sentence-opening phrase.

  • Nuance

    signals a broad tendency, allowing for exceptions; often at the start of a sentence.

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