according to reason; ordinarily; as a rule
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
according to common sense; as a rule; normally; in theory
neutralUsed to state what should logically or customarily happen. Often precedes a contrast or an unfulfilled expectation.
Tā他
chéng成
jì绩
zhè这
me么
hǎo好
，
àn按
lǐ理
yīng应
gāi该
néng能
kǎo考
shàng上
zuì最
hǎo好
de的
dà大
xué学
。
His grades are so good, he should logically be able to get into the best university.
Àn按
lǐ理
shuō说
，
zhè这
fèn份
wén文
jiàn件
jīn今
tiān天
gāi该
sòng送
dào到
le了
。
In theory, this document should have been delivered today.
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Shēng生
huó活
kùn困
nan难
，
àn按
lǐ理
kě可
yǐ以
shēn申
qǐng请
bǔ补
zhù助
。
If one has financial difficulties, they can ordinarily apply for assistance.
Tā他
jīng经
yàn验
fēng丰
fù富
，
àn按
lǐ理
bù不
gāi该
fàn犯
zhè这
zhǒng种
dī低
jí级
cuò错
wù误
。
With his rich experience, he shouldn't normally make such a basic mistake.