一般 — meaning in English
yī bān
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English meaning
- commonplace adjective Ordinary; lacking anything unusual or noteworthy.
- generally adv Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
- in general adverb Usually or in most cases, allowing for exceptions.
- largely adv Mostly or mainly.
- mundane adj Ordinary and unremarkable; part of everyday routine rather than exciting or unusual.
- ordinary adj Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
- overall adj Taking everything into account; general.
- quotidian adj Happening or done every single day.
- rascal noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
- unremarkable adj Ordinary; not exceptional or worth commenting on.
Senses
一般 is used for these senses in English:
- at large In general; as a whole.
- commonplace Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
- generally Popularly or widely.
- in general In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.
- largely For the most part; mainly or chiefly.
- mundane Tedious; repetitive and boring.
- ordinary Having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane; often deprecatory.
- overall Generally; with everything considered.
commonplace — full definition
- adjective Ordinary; lacking anything unusual or noteworthy.
- noun A remark or idea that has become dull and predictable from overuse; a cliché.
generally — full definition
- adv Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
- adv Without getting into specific details; broadly speaking.
- adv Widely, among most people or in most places.
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