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Expressing 'generally' with 一般 (yìbān)
Frequency & Habit
Manner & Method
Structure
Subject + 一般 + Verb Phrase
Explanation
The adverb 一般 (yìbān) means "generally," "usually," or "normally" when used to describe typical behavior or situations. It indicates that something is true in most cases but not always. Place 一般 before the verb to express what normally happens.
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.
这家店一般周末比较忙。
zhè jiā diàn yībān zhōumò bǐjiào máng.
This shop is usually busier on weekends.
北京的冬天一般很干燥，要多喝水。
Běijīng de dōngtiān yībān hěn gānzào, yào duō hē shuǐ.
Winters in Beijing are usually very dry — you should drink more water.