概 gài generally
generally; approximate
怎么记住“概”: 木 tree + 既 already = generally. The tour guide points at an old tree the group has already passed twice and admits she only generally knows the way.
部件结构
概 = 木 tree + 既 already
- 木 tree
- 既 already
The tour guide points at an old tree the group has already passed twice and admits she only generally knows the way.
用法
- Means "general, approximate" - most learners meet it in 大概 (dàgài) probably/roughly, the everyday hedge for an estimate: 大概十点 (dàgài shí diǎn) around ten o'clock.
- 概括 (gàikuò) = to sum up in broad strokes; contrast 总结 (zǒngjié), which is to draw conclusions/lessons after finishing something. 概括 keeps the outline, 总结 extracts the takeaway.
- 概念 (gàiniàn) concept and 概率 (gàilǜ) probability show its abstract, written register.
含“概”的词语
例句
- 河水的水位大概是6米。 Héshuǐ de shuǐwèi dàgài shì liù mǐ.The water level of the river is about six meters.