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大概
dàgài
Description
“大概”是我们不太确定的时候常常用的词。
"大概" is a word we often use when we are not very sure.
它可以表示“可能”，也可以表示“大约”多少。
It can mean "possibly" or "approximately" how much.
Meanings
大概dàgài
probably; most likely
他大概快到了。
He should be arriving soon.
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 expresses both probability and approximate amount, softer and more common in speech than 大约.
- Etymology
大 (big/broad) + 概 (general), literally 'broad general sense'.
In videos
“全程大概20分钟左右就到青城山了”
“我在海边躺了大概一个小时，”
“离成都大概100公里”
“对，enjoy完之后呢，我会大概记一下，”
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