平均 píngjūn average
average; on average; evenly; in equal proportions
How to remember 平均: 平 level + 均 equal = average.
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How it is used
- Average / evenly: 平均分 (píngjūn fēn) average score; 平均每天 on average each day.
- Both the statistical average and "share out equally": 平均分配 distribute evenly.
- Common: 平均水平, 平均年龄; the antonym of even distribution is 不均.
Example sentences
- 他们跑步的速度很平均。 Tāmen pǎobù de sùdù hěn píngjūn.They run at an even pace.
- 选手们的平均身高是多少？ Xuǎnshǒu men de píngjūn shēngāo shì duōshǎo?What's the average height of the players?
- 这个班的女生平均身高超过了155公分。 Zhège bān de nǚshēng píngjūn shēngāo chāoguò le 155gōngfēn.The average height of girls in this class is over 155 centimeters.