一般
same; ordinary; kind
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesadjective
the same; alike; identical
Often used in comparisons to indicate similarity, or with '似(的)' to form similes.
The two brothers are the same height.
The train sped forward like flying.
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The two sisters' personalities are exactly the same.
numeral-classifier compound
one kind; one type
literaryUsed in literary or classical Chinese style to mean 'a kind of' or 'a sort of'.
There is a different kind of feeling to it.
A warm surge of emotion welled up in my heart.
adjective
ordinary; common; usual; general
The most common meaning in modern usage. It describes what is typical, average, or not special.
The general situation.
He leaves early in the morning and usually doesn't come home until dark.
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Generally speaking, this medicine is very effective.
This is just my general opinion.
The results of this exam are quite average.