Meaning

    ordinary; common; usually

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► píng cháng
    Tone numbers: ping2 chang2

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 平常
    Simplified: 平常

    First Character: 平 (píng) – flat; level; equal; to make the same score; to tie; to draw; calm; peaceful
    Second Character: 常 (cháng) – always; ever; often; frequently; common; general; constant

Examples of Píng Cháng
 
    ► Wǒ ping cháng dā gōng chē qù shàngbān.
    我平常搭公車去上班｡
    我平常搭公车去上班｡
    I usually take the bus to work.

    ► Lǐ xiān sheng ping cháng zǎo shang qù yùn dòng.
    李先生平常早上去運動.
    李先生平常早上去运动.
    Mr. Li usually exercises in the morning.