概
gài
Meaning
- (bound form) general; approximate
- without exception; categorically
Definition
大体，总括；大约，大概；一律，一概；气度，节操。
General, summary; approximately, probably; without exception; bearing, spirit.
Usage
常用于组成复合词，如'大概'表示推测，'概念'表示抽象意思，'概况'表示整体情况。单独使用较少，多用于文言或固定短语。
Often used in compound words like '大概' (probably) for speculation, '概念' (concept) for abstract meaning, '概况' (overview) for overall situation. Used alone less frequently, mostly in classical Chinese or fixed phrases.
Examples
- 1 他大概明天会来。 (He will probably come tomorrow.)
- 2 我对这个概念不太理解。 (I don't quite understand this concept.)
- 3 请介绍一下公司的概况。 (Please give an overview of the company.)
- 4 一概拒绝所有请求。 (Reject all requests without exception.)
- 5 他的气概令人敬佩。 (His spirit is admirable.)
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