按说

àn shuō

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

Definitions

1. in the ordinary course of events; ordinarily; normally

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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按理

àn lǐ

according to reason; in the ordinary course of events; normally

When expressing 'normally' or 'by rights'

Usage notes

Collocations

按说 is typically followed by a comma or a clause, often in contrast with a following statement, e.g., 按说…但是…

Formality

按说 is common in spoken Chinese but also appears in informal writing; not used in very formal documents.

Grammar

Guides that feature 按说

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

按说, 不由得, 截然 and 日趋: Adverbs of Expectation and Change

Learn the manner adverbs 按说/按理 “normally, by rights”, 不由得 “can’t help”, 骤然 “suddenly”, 截然 “completely (different)”, 日趋 “day by day” and the notice word 特此 “hereby”.

Reading: àn shuō Open guide

Example Sentences

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按说他应该到了，但是还没来。

Normally he should have arrived, but he hasn't come yet.

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Child Words of 按说

to press

to persuade

to speak; to talk; to say

按说