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大约
dàyuē
Description
"大约"用来说一个不很准确的数字或时间。
"大约" is used to indicate an inexact number or time.
它的意思是差不多、大概。
It means roughly or approximately.
Meanings
大约dàyuē
approximately; about (used before numbers or amounts)
这里大约有一百个人。
There are about a hundred people here.
大约dàyuē
probably; most likely
他大约不会来了。
He probably won't come.
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Notes
- Etymology
大 (big/general) + 约 (roughly/appointment), together meaning 'in general, roughly'.
- Nuance
often pairs with numbers; 大概 leans more toward guessing likelihood.
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