一概

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HSK 7

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Understanding 一概

"一概" means 'without exception' or 'categorically,' often used to express that something applies universally or without differentiation.

Usage Notes

It is frequently used in negative constructions to caution against overgeneralization or blanket judgments, e.g., "一概而论" (cannot generalize).

Common Collocations

Important

Using "一概" implies a strong, often rigid, universal statement. It is often advised to avoid "一概而论" in nuanced discussions to prevent unfair generalizations.

例文

我们不能一概否定他的观点。

Wǒmen bùnéng yígài fǒudìng tā de guāndiǎn.

We cannot categorically deny his point of view.

一概而论是不公平的。

Yígài ér lùn shì bù gōngpíng de.

It is unfair to generalize everything.

不能一概认为所有人都喜欢这个电影。

Bùnéng yígài rènwéi suǒyǒu rén dōu xǐhuān zhège diànyǐng.

You can't assume everyone likes this movie.

一概拒绝是不明智的选择。

Yígài jùjué shì bù míngzhì de xuǎnzé.

Flatly rejecting is an unwise choice.

不能一概而论每个学生的成绩。

Bùnéng yígài ér lùn měi gè xuéshēng de chéngjì.

You can't generalize every student's grades.