一般而言 (yī bān ér yán) — generally speaking, in general, as a rule
Definition
A formal written phrase meaning 'generally speaking,' used to introduce a broad generalization rather than a specific case. It is more bookish than 一般来说, which is the everyday spoken equivalent.
verb
generally speakingin generalas a rule
Examples
- 一般而言，。yī bān ér yán, Dà chéng shì de shēng huó chéng běn gèng gāo.Generally speaking, the cost of living in big cities is higher.
- 一般而言，。yī bān ér yán, Zǎo shuì zǎo qǐ duì shēn tǐ yǒu hǎo chù.Generally speaking, going to bed early and waking up early is good for your health.
- 一般而言，。yī bān ér yán, Zhè ge fāng àn shì kě xíng de.Generally speaking, this plan is feasible.
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