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一般 (yì bān): general, ordinary

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
general, ordinary
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • same
  • ordinary
  • so-so
  • common
  • general
  • generally
  • in general
  • ordinary
  • common
  • general
  • usual
  • same
  • alike
  • just like
  • generally
  • in general
  • usually

Chinese explanation

  • 一样，同样
  • 普通，平常，不特别
  • 通常，一般情况下。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

one

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Example sentences

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This dish tastes quite ordinary.

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Generally speaking, he gets up at 7 a.m.

。

The two of them are the same height.

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Ordinary students can all pass this exam.

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