般般 (bān) — all sorts, every kind
Definition
般般 is a bound literary form meaning 'every kind of' or 'all sorts of', almost always followed by a noun (e.g. 般般事情 'every kind of matter'). It is more formal and written than the common 一般 or 各种.
bound form
all sortsevery kind
Examples
- 般般，。Zhè jiā diàn bān shāng pǐn dōu yǒu, fēi cháng qí quán.This store has all sorts of goods, very complete.
- 般般，。Tā bān shì qing dōu zuò dé hěn hǎo, shì gè quán néng rén cái.He does every kind of thing well; he's a versatile talent.
- 般般。Zhè ge zhǎn lǎn bān zhǎn pǐn dōu lái zì bù tóng guó jiā.Every kind of exhibit in this exhibition comes from different countries.
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