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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
adj
Pronounced: pǔ tōng
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
一般
adj
Pronounced: yī bān
Having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane; often deprecatory.

What does "ordinary" mean?

  1. adj Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
    "It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang."
  2. adj Plain or unimpressive; lacking any special quality.
    "The meal was pretty ordinary — nothing worth writing home about."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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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