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Chinese
chángtài
Meaning: normal state; normality; norm; usual condition
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

在這種極端環境下生活,對他們來說已經是常態了。
在这种极端环境下生活,对他们来说已经是常态了。
Living in this extreme environment has already become a normal state for them.

Usage Notes

Describes a regular or expected state of affairs, often used when something unusual becomes common.

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