Writing
一般 (yìbān) — how to say "generally" in Chinese
一般
Generally
adjective
Character composition
一
one
般
kind, type
Radicals / Keys
舟
Boat
#137 · zhōu · 6 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
一般人
yìbān rén
ordinary person
一般水平
yìbān shuǐpíng
average level
Examples
这里的夏天一般不太热。
Summer here is generally not very hot.
我一般六点起床。
I generally get up at six.
Mnemonic
[yìbān-] Yeti-bandit generally draws a horizontal line [一] on the wall to mark 🖼️ a new kind of find. He grins, thinking "一般 this is my usual loot!" and hides his treasures.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "generally" in Chinese?
"generally" in Chinese is 一般 (yìbān).
What does 一般 mean in English?
一般 (yìbān) means "Generally".
How is 一般 pronounced?
It is pronounced yìbān (written as yiban). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "generally" in Chinese characters?
It is written 一般: 一 has 1 stroke, 般 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 一般?
一般 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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