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The word "平常" is formed by combining the character "平", meaning level or ordinary, with "常", meaning constant or usual. Together, they create a compound meaning "ordinary" or "commonplace", where "平" contributes the sense of being unremarkable and "常" contributes the sense of regularity or everyday occurrence.

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他平常喜欢看书。

Tā píngcháng xǐhuān kànshū.

He usually likes to read books.

平常的日子很无聊。

Píngcháng de rìzi hěn wúliáo.

Ordinary days are very boring.

我平常不去那家餐厅。

Wǒ píngcháng bù qù nà jiā cāntīng.

I usually don't go to that restaurant.

她平常的工作很辛苦，但很有意义。

Tā píngcháng de gōngzuò hěn xīnkǔ, dàn hěn yǒu yìyì.

Her ordinary work is very hard, but very meaningful.

在平常的情况下，我们都会这样做。

Zài píngcháng de qíngkuàng xià, wǒmen dōu huì zhèyàng zuò.

Under normal circumstances, we would all do it this way.

Word Definition - 平常

píng cháng ordinary; common; usually; ordinarily

Individual Character Details

平 píng, píng
常 cháng, cháng