大体上 (dà tǐ shàng) — generally speaking, by and large, on the whole

Definition

A sentence adverb meaning 'generally speaking, on the whole' — it signals that the speaker is offering a broad overview with possible exceptions, not an absolute statement. Typically placed at the start of the sentence.

adverb

generally speakingby and largeon the whole

Examples

大体上，。
dà tǐ shàng, Zhè ge fāng àn shì kě xíng de.
Generally speaking, this plan is feasible.
大体上。
Tā de yì jiàn dà tǐ shàng shì zhèng què de.
His opinion is generally correct.
大体上。
Zhè cì huó dòng dà tǐ shàng hái suàn chéng gōng.
This event was generally still successful.

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