Definition
正常 (zhèngcháng) means 'normal' in the sense of 'as it should be' — not broken, not unusual, meeting the expected standard. It contrasts with 普通 (pǔtōng 'ordinary, average'), which describes something common or unremarkable, not necessarily correct or healthy. Use 正常 for test results, behavior, or conditions that are functioning properly.
adjective
normalregularordinary
Examples
- 正常,。Xiànzài yíqiè zhèng cháng, bú yòng dānxīn.Everything is normal now, no need to worry.
- 正常,。Zhè zhǒng shēngyīn bù zhèng cháng, wǒmen qù kàn yíxià.This sound is not normal, let's go check.
- 正常,。Jiǎnchá jiéguǒ hěn zhèng cháng, nǐ shēntǐ hěn hǎo.The test results are normal; your body is fine.
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