按说
àn shuō
Definitions
- 1. in the ordinary course of events; ordinarily; normally
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Word relationships
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.
Example Sentences
1 shown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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