大概 — meaning in English
dà gài
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English meaning
- guesstimate noun An estimate that is hardly any better than a guess, often because it is based on insufficient or unreliable data.
- presumably adv Used to say that something is probably true, based on the available evidence, even without direct confirmation.
- probable adj Likely to be true or to happen, based on the evidence available.
Senses
大概 is used for these senses in English:
- at a glance (idiomatic) Upon cursory examination.
- at first glance (modal) After only a superficial examination or review.
- guesstimate (informal) An estimate that is hardly any better than a guess, often because it is based on insufficient or unreliable data.
- pretty much Almost completely; very nearly; mostly; more or less; basically.