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    Expressing 'generally' or 'normally' with 一般 (yìbān)

    Degree & Intensity
    Frequency & Habit

    Structure

    Subject + 一般 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    一般 (yìbān) means 'generally,' 'normally,' or 'usually' when used as an adverb. It can also function as an adjective meaning 'ordinary' or 'average.' For example, 一般是 means 'generally is' or 'usually is.'

    Examples

    • 他一般早上七点起床。

      Tā yībān zǎoshang qī diǎn qǐchuáng.

      He usually gets up at seven in the morning.

    • 这家餐厅的菜一般般，没什么特别的。

      Zhè jiā cāntīng de cài yībānbān, méi shénme tèbié de.

      The food at this restaurant is so-so, nothing special.

    • 周末我一般会和朋友一起出去玩。

      Zhōumò wǒ yībān huì hé péngyou yīqǐ chūqù wán.

      On weekends I usually go out with friends to have fun.

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