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一概而论 (yí gài ér lùn): to lump different matters together (idiom)

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HSK 7

Idiom info

Pinyin
Meaning
to lump different matters together (idiom)
Characters
4
HSK level
HSK 7

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  • to lump different matters together (idiom)

Chinese explanation

  • 指处理事情或看待问题时,不加区分地用同一个标准或说法来对待所有情况,忽略其中的差别。通常带有批评意味,说明这种做法不够客观、不够准确。例如,不同人的情况各有不同,不能一概而论。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

one

HSK 7

general

HSK 4

and

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Example sentences

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Although both cities are coastal, their climate, culture, and lifestyle habits are very different, so they cannot be lumped together.

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International students come from different countries and have different academic backgrounds; teachers cannot treat them all the same and should guide each according to their individual situation.

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Although this company's products are cheap, their after-sales service is very good, so you can't say that cheap goods are always of poor quality.

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Regarding online shopping, some people find it convenient and affordable, while others worry about quality issues; both views have merit and cannot be generalized.

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Although the exam questions were relatively difficult this time, each student's level of effort was different, and their scores varied greatly, so one cannot make a blanket statement.

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