ordinary in Chinese
ordinary in Chinese is 普通, 一般 — ordinary means normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
ordinary in Chinese
普通
Pronounced: pǔ tōng
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
一般
Pronounced: yī bān
Having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane; often deprecatory.
What does "ordinary" mean?
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adj Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
"It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang."
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adj Plain or unimpressive; lacking any special quality.
"The meal was pretty ordinary — nothing worth writing home about."
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ordinary in a sentence
- It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang.
- He led a fairly ordinary life before winning the lottery.
- The meal was pretty ordinary — nothing worth writing home about.
- The hotel room was ordinary, with plain white walls and a small bed.
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What is "ordinary" in Chinese?
"ordinary" in Chinese is 普通, 一般. ordinary means: Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
How do you pronounce 普通?
"ordinary" in Chinese is 普通, pronounced "pǔ tōng".
How do you use "ordinary" in a sentence?
Example: "It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang." In Chinese, "ordinary" is 普通, 一般.
Are there other ways to say "ordinary" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "ordinary": 普通, 一般.
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