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普通
pǔtōng
Description
“普通”的意思是很常见、不特别，跟“特别”相反。
"普通" means very common, not special, the opposite of "特别".
我们常用它来说一个人、一件东西或一种情况很平常。
We often use it to say a person, a thing, or a situation is very ordinary.
Meanings
普通pǔtōng
ordinary; common; general
他只是一个普通人。
He is just an ordinary person.
普通pǔtōng
usually; normally (in everyday cases)
普通我七点起床。
I usually get up at seven.
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Notes
- Etymology
普 means widespread and 通 means common, together forming ordinary or general.
- Nuance
一般 is more common for saying generally; 普通 stresses ordinary and unremarkable.
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