大概 (dàgài) — how to say "probably" in Chinese

大概

Probably, approximately

Character composition

big

generally, probably

Radicals / Keys

Big

#37 · · 3 strokes

Tree

#75 · · 4 strokes

Synonyms

大约

approximately, about

dàyuē · formal, written

大致

generally; roughly; approximately

dà zhì · of understanding, outline

Examples

根据我的估计,完成这个工作大概需要三天时间。

According to my estimate, it will take about three days to complete this work.

大概八点。

Around eight o'clock.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "probably" in Chinese?

"probably" in Chinese is 大概 (dàgài).

What does 大概 mean in English?

大概 (dàgài) means "Probably, approximately".

How is 大概 pronounced?

It is pronounced dàgài (written as dagai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "probably" in Chinese characters?

It is written 大概.

What HSK level is 大概?

大概 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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