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No. 3,016 in Chinese

般的

"般的" means "like" or "similar to."

In a sentence

  • 他跑得像风一般的快。

    He runs as fast as the wind.

    The phrase '一般的' here means 'similar to' or 'like,' comparing his speed to the wind's.

  • 她的心情如同天空一般的宁静。

    Her mood is as serene as the sky.

    The phrase '一般的' in this context conveys a sense of likeness, drawing a comparison between her mood and the sky's serenity.

  • 岁月静好,一般的生活让我感到满足。

    Calm years, a regular life makes me feel content.

    In this case, '一般的' refers to something common or ordinary, describing the life that brings satisfaction.

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