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通常 (tōng cháng) — (adverb) usually; generally; normally; (adjective) usual; normal

Definition

通常 covers both 'usual' (adj.) and 'usually' (adv.) for the most common, expected case. 一般 focuses on 'ordinary/common' (often so-so quality), 正常 means 'normal' (no problem).

adverb
usuallygenerallynormally
adjective
usualnormal

Examples

  • 通常。
    Wǒ tōng cháng měi zhōu qù tú shū guǎn.
    I usually go to the library every week.
  • 通常。
    Zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng tōng cháng zài xià jì fā shēng.
    This situation usually happens in summer.
  • 通常，。
    Suī rán tōng cháng de zuò fǎ shì zhè yàng, dàn yě kě yǐ gǎi biàn.
    Although the usual practice is like this, you can also change it.
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