English–Chinese
“generally” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindà tǐ shàng
Example
大体上他们都同意这个提议。dà tǐ shàng tā men dōu tóng yì zhè ge tí yì
Generally, they all agree with this proposal.
How to say “generally” in Chinese
“Generally” in Chinese is 大体上 (dà tǐ shàng).
A whole-picture judgment that allows minor differences and inexact figures.
Example sentences with 大体上
大体上来说，他的结论是可信的。dà tǐ shàng lái shuō tā de jié lùn shì kě xìn de
Generally speaking, his conclusion is reliable.
Tips for using 大体上
- Placed near the beginning of a clause, it marks an overall judgment while leaving room for a precise number, exception, or later qualification.