一般
Common, ordinary, or relating to the whole rather than specific parts. It can also mean 'average' in terms of quality.
Examples
3 of 5这篇文章讨论了一般性的社会问题。
This article discusses general social issues.
一般说来，新员工需要三周的培训。
Generally speaking, new employees need three weeks of training.
这本书的内容很一般，不值得推荐。
The content of this book is quite average, not worth recommending.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '一' (one) and '般' (sort/kind). All of one kind, nothing special.
Quick Quiz
___来说，夏天的气温比冬天高。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
这篇文章讨论了一般性的社会问题。
academicThis article discusses general social issues.
一般说来，新员工需要三周的培训。
businessGenerally speaking, new employees need three weeks of training.
这本书的内容很一般，不值得推荐。
informalThe content of this book is quite average, not worth recommending.
一般人很难理解这种复杂的理论。
everydayOrdinary people find it hard to understand such complex theories.
会议的一般程序已经确定。
formalThe general procedure of the meeting has been determined.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
一般而言
generally speaking
非同一般
extraordinary
一般见解
common view
Often Confused With
普遍 means 'universal' or 'widespread', while 一般 means 'common' or 'average'.
Usage Notes
Very frequent in IELTS to describe general trends or common opinions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it only for 'average' quality, forgetting its meaning as 'general/common'.
Memory Tip
Think of '一' (one) and '般' (sort/kind). All of one kind, nothing special.
Word Origin
From '一' (one) and '般' (sort/manner).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
___来说，夏天的气温比冬天高。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More general words
推迟
B1To delay or postpone an event or action to a later time.
延迟
B1To delay or postpone an event, action, or process to a later time.
拥有
B1To possess or own something, often referring to something significant, large, or abstract (like power or talent).
实用性
B1The quality of being useful or suitable for a specific purpose rather than just being attractive or theoretical.
初步
B1Relating to the first stage or beginning of a process. In academic contexts, it often refers to initial findings or a preliminary stage of a study.
容忍
B1To allow something that one dislikes or disagrees with to exist or occur without interference. It is a key concept in social studies and psychology.
预料
B1To expect or anticipate something happening in the future based on current evidence.
整理
B1To put things in order, to arrange systematically, or to tidy up information or physical objects.
机会
B1A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; a favorable time or occasion.
关键
B1Crucial, key, or extremely important. It refers to the most significant part of a problem or situation.
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