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大概
dàgài
Description
"大概"用来表示不太确定的猜测或估计，意思接近"可能"或"差不多"。
"大概" is used to express an uncertain guess or estimate, similar to "maybe" or "about".
它常常放在句子中间，说话的人对结果没有百分之百的把握。
It is often placed in the middle of a sentence, indicating the speaker is not 100% sure of the outcome.
Meanings
大概dàgài
probably; most likely
他大概明天来。
He will probably come tomorrow.
大概dàgài
approximately; about
这本书大概三十块钱。
This book costs about thirty yuan.
大概dàgài
general idea; rough outline
我只知道一个大概。
I only know a rough idea.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
大概 shows uncertain guessing; 大约 leans more toward numeric estimates like time or amount.
- Etymology
大 (big/general) + 概 (outline/general), literally "general outline."
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