Chinese

yībān
Meaning: general; ordinary; common
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

這種情況很一般。
这种情况很一般。
This situation is very common.
這裡的景色如同畫一般美麗。
The scenery here is as beautiful as a painting.
這裡的風景好似仙境一般。
The scenery here is like a fairyland.
這座小島的美景如同夢幻一般。
The beauty of this island is like a dream.
他的藝術風格非常前衛,一般人很難理解。
His artistic style is very avant-garde, so ordinary people find it hard to understand.

Usage Notes

Can mean 'ordinary' or 'same' depending on context.

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