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Expressing 'generally' with 一般 (yìbān)
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Explanation
一般 (yìbān) means "generally," "usually," or "ordinary." When used as an adverb, it indicates that something is typically or commonly done in a certain way. It can also function as an adjective meaning "average" or "common."
Examples
他一般早上七点起床。
Tā yìbān zǎoshang qī diǎn qǐchuáng.
He usually gets up at seven in the morning.
北京冬天一般比较干燥。
Běijīng dōngtiān yìbān bǐjiào gānzào.
Winters in Beijing are generally quite dry.
我们一般周末去超市买菜。
Wǒmen yìbān zhōumò qù chāoshì mǎi cài.
We usually go grocery shopping at the supermarket on weekends.