普通

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他只是一个普通人。▶ —
   He is just an ordinary person.
2. 这是很普通的一件事。▶ —
   This is a very common thing.

Collocations

Mnemonic

普 pǔ "widespread" + 通 tōng "to go through": widely common = ordinary. Also in 普通话 (standard Mandarin).

Related

Quick check

1. What does 普通话 mean?

   • standard Mandarin Chinese
   • an ordinary conversation
   • a common tone
   • a common rumor