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大约
dàyuē
Description
“大约”用来表示数字或时间不是很准确，只是差不多的意思。
"大约" is used to indicate that a number or time is not exact, just approximate.
我们常常说“大约十个人”或者“大约八点”。
We often say "大约十个人" (about ten people) or "大约八点" (about eight o'clock).
Meanings
大约dàyuē
approximately; about (a number or amount)
这里大约有一百个学生。
There are about a hundred students here.
大约dàyuē
probably; most likely
他大约不会来了。
He probably won't come.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
大 (big/general) + 约 (approximately) combine to mean 'roughly'.
- Nuance
大约 and 大概 overlap; 大约 leans more toward numeric estimates.
In videos
“那有大约14.6%的年轻男性在过去一年没有性生活，”
“那一颗卫星每天绕地球大约16圈”
“他将失去大约2000万美元”
“入睡大约90分钟之后”
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