🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

典型的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: diǎnxíng de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Typical/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这是一个典型的中国菜。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.

    "The typical student in this program is highly motivated and eager to learn."
  2. 2

    Representing the most common or usual characteristics of a group.

    "This is a typical example of Renaissance architecture."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'typical' originates from the Greek word 'typikos', meaning 'of a type', which evolved through Latin 'typicus' before entering Middle English in the late 14th century. Over time, it has come to describe something that is characteristic or representative of a particular group or category.

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