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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries一般
Pronunciation / Transliteration: yì bān
"这是一个一般规则。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread or universal.
"There is a general consensus that the project must be completed by next month."
- 1
A commander of an army, or an officer of high military rank holding a corresponding position in the air force or marine corps.
"The general addressed the troops before deployment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'generalis' meaning 'of a genus, kind, or species', coming from 'genus' (birth, race, stock). Entering Middle English in the 14th century via Old French, the term evolved from denoting universal or common applicability to also serving as a high-ranking military title originating from 'captain general'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "General" is said worldwide
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général
Transliteration: /ʒe.ne.ʁal/
"C'est une règle générale."
allgemein
Transliteration: /ˈalɡəˌmaɪ̯n/
"Das ist eine allgemeine Regel."
generale
Transliteration: /dʒeneˈrale/
"Questa è una regola generale."
general
Transliteration: /xe.neˈɾal/
"Esta es una regla general."
geral
Transliteration: /ʒeˈɾaw/
"Esta é uma regra geral."
सामान्य
Transliteration: samanya
"यह एक सामान्य नियम है।"
一般
Transliteration: yì bān
"这是一个一般规则。"
일반적인
Transliteration: ilbanjeogin
"이것은 일반적인 규칙입니다."
一般
Transliteration: ippan
"これは一般の規則です。"
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