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一般来说 (yībān lái shuō) - use '按说' when emphasizing a contrast to an unexpected outcome, while '一般来说' is more neutral and does not imply a contrast.
Learners often confuse '按说' with '说' alone, leading to incomplete expressions. It is generally informal but can appear in semi-formal contexts. Common collocations include '按说应该' (it should ordinarily be) and be careful with the tone, ensuring '按' is pronounced with the fourth tone and '说' with the first.
For HSK learners, '按说' connects well with other expressions relating to expectation and reality, such as '应该' (should) and '通常' (usually). Focus on using it in sentences to practice contrasting expected outcomes with actual results.
Learners sometimes mistakenly use '按说' in contexts where it doesn't fit, such as '我按说去商店' (I ordinarily go to the store). The correct form should be '我按说应该去商店' (I should ordinarily go to the store).
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How to say in the ordinary course of events in Chinese
“in the ordinary course of events” in Chinese is按说
The phrase '按说' (an4 shuo1) means 'ordinarily' or 'in the ordinary course of events.' It is used to express what is expected or typical in a given situation, often introducing a contrast to what actually happened. This phrase is commonly used in conversational contexts to highlight discrepancies between expectation and reality.
When to use 按说
Learners often confuse '按说' with '说' alone, leading to incomplete expressions. It is generally informal but can appear in semi-formal contexts. Common collocations include '按说应该' (it should ordinarily be) and be careful with the tone, ensuring '按' is pronounced with the fourth tone and '说' with the first.
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一般来说 (yībān lái shuō) - use '按说' when emphasizing a contrast to an unexpected outcome, while '一般来说' is more neutral and does not imply a contrast.
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Learners sometimes mistakenly use '按说' in contexts where it doesn't fit, such as '我按说去商店' (I ordinarily go to the store). The correct form should be '我按说应该去商店' (I should ordinarily go to the store).
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While '按说' is generally informal, it can be used in semi-formal contexts. However, it is best to be cautious and consider using more formal alternatives in official presentations.
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