Definition
平均 means 'average' in a mathematical sense (e.g., average temperature) or 'evenly' (e.g., distribute evenly). Unlike 普通 (pǔtōng, 'common, ordinary'), which describes something not special, 平均 focuses on numerical equality. Unlike 均匀 (jūnyún, 'even, uniform'), which describes physical evenness, 平均 is used for statistics or equal division.
adjective
average
adverb
on averageevenly
verb
to average (out)to distribute evenly
Examples
- 平均。Jīnnián de píng jūn qìwēn bǐ qùnián gāo.This year's average temperature is higher than last year's.
- 平均。Tā píng jūn měitiān gōngzuò bā xiǎoshí.He works eight hours a day on average.
- 平均。Qǐng bǎ zhèxiē shùzì píng jūn yíxià.Please average these numbers.
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