大抵 (dà) — generally speaking; in the main; mostly
Definition
A formal/written adverb meaning 'generally speaking, in the main' — used to summarize a broad trend, often followed by 来说 or placed before a statement about most cases.
adverb
generally speakingin the mainmostly
Examples
- 大抵。Tā dà bù xǐ huan zhè yàng de ān pái.He generally doesn't like this kind of arrangement.
- 大抵，。dà Lái shuō, zhè ge jì huà bú cuò.Generally speaking, this plan is not bad.
- 大抵。Huì yì de nèi róng dà yǐ jīng jué dìng le.The content of the meeting has generally been decided.
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