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Chinese dictionary
- 1
adj.approximate; rough; general; briefly; approximately
我只有个大概的印象。
I only have a rough impression.
这里大概有一千平方米。
There is about 1,000 square meters here.
隧道大概长500米。
The tunnel is about 500 meters long.
- 2
adv.probably; presumably; most likely; about
雪并没有多厚，大概在半夜就停了。
It did not snow heavily, probably stopping at midnight.
他现在大概在和女朋友亲热。
He'll probably be tapping the girlfriend by now.
我大概是要发财了。
I'm probably going to make a fortune.
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- 3
n.general idea; broad outline
我只知道个大概。
I have only a general idea.
我只知道大概情况。
I only know the general situation.
这件事我只了解了大概。
I only know the general situation.
Word usage
- Note1. "大概" is different from "大致". When used as an adverb, "大概" indicates estimation, which is used to estimate both the quantity and the situation; "大致" indicates rough calculation, and is generally used to estimate the quantity. 2. "大概" is different from "大约". 大约" is only used as an adverb, without the usage of nouns and distinguishing words.