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Definition
Applicable in various situations, in common use, or interchangeable.
- applicable in various situations; universal; general
- having the same function; interchangeable; equivalent
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How it's used
Focuses on the idea of interchangeability or broad applicability across different systems or contexts. It is frequently used in technical or professional settings when discussing hardware, software, or standardized procedures. Unlike the English word general, it implies that something is designed to work across multiple platforms rather than just being vague or non specific.
Examples
This charging cable is universal.
Is this method generally applicable?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean common as in popular or widespread. For things that are common in terms of frequency or popularity, use 普遍 instead.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
