Singaporean Mandarin Database
This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.
normally
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DEFINITIONAdverb
Generally or usually.
由来
- 有说法认为“一般上”一词的使用源自于广东话 yat poon sheung。
- 在句子中，“一般上”通常作为状语前置于动词，或出现在句首。
ETYMOLOGY
- It is believed that the use of the Mandarin term “一般上” originated from the Cantonese term yat poon sheung.
- When used in a sentence, “一般上” generally precedes the verb as an adverbial or appears at the beginning of the sentence.
例句客户服务一般上有实体的和虚拟的两种，实体的是通过服务员在服务柜台提供资讯和服务；虚拟的则是通过网络进行。（《联合早报》， 12/2/2022）
SAMPLE SENTENCENormally, there are two platforms for customer service: physical and virtual. In the former, information and services are provided at service counters by service personnel. In the latter, service is provided online. (Lianhe Zaobao, 12/2/2022)
TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS一般 (Mainland China)
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