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The word "一般" is formed by combining the character "一" (yī), meaning "one", with "般" (bān), meaning "sort" or "kind". Literally, it signifies "one kind", conveying the concept of "of the same type". This literal sense evolved to denote "general", "ordinary", or "usual", as it implies uniformity or commonality derived from its components.

Example Sentences Hide

他一般六点起床。

Tā yībān liù diǎn qǐchuáng.

He generally gets up at six o'clock.

我一般早上喝一杯咖啡。

Wǒ yībān zǎoshang hē yī bēi kāfēi.

I usually drink a cup of coffee in the morning.

她一般下班后去健身房。

Tā yībān xiàbān hòu qù jiànshēnfáng.

She generally goes to the gym after work.

这个电影一般，不太精彩。

Zhège diànyǐng yībān, bù tài jīngcǎi.

This movie is average, not very exciting.

在一般情况下，我们会提前通知你。

Zài yībān qíngkuàng xià, wǒmen huì tíqián tōngzhī nǐ.

Under normal circumstances, we will notify you in advance.

Word Definition - 一般

yī bān same; ordinary; so-so; common; general; generally; in general

Individual Character Details

一 yī
般 bān, bō, pán