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通常
tōng cháng
Meaning
- usually; normally
- regular; usual; normal
Definition
表示一般情况下，大多数情况下。
Usually, generally; under normal circumstances.
Usage
用于描述经常发生或存在的情况，可放在句首或谓语动词前。
Used to describe situations that occur frequently or under normal conditions; can be placed at the beginning of a sentence or before the predicate verb.
Examples
- 1 我通常七点起床。 (I usually get up at seven.)
- 2 他通常坐公交车上班。 (He usually takes the bus to work.)
- 3 这里通常很安静。 (It's usually quiet here.)
- 4 我们通常周末见面。 (We usually meet on weekends.)
- 5 这种花通常在春天开放。 (This kind of flower usually blooms in spring.)
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