平均

へいきん

equilibrium, balance, average

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Usage of 平均

The word 平均 (píngjūn) is commonly used to express the concept of an average or mean value in various contexts such as statistics, daily routines, and comparisons. It can function as a noun or an adverb meaning "on average."

Common Collocations

  • 平均成绩 (average score): used in academic contexts to describe typical performance.
  • 平均 (on average every day): often used to describe habitual actions or quantities.
  • 平均水平 (average level): used to compare an individual or item against a general standard.

Nuances and Tips

When using 平均, the speaker implies a generalization over a group or period rather than a precise measurement for an individual case. It is often paired with numbers or quantities. Avoid confusing 平均 with 总共 (total) or (median), as 平均 specifically refers to the arithmetic mean.

In conversation, 平均 helps to summarize data or describe typical conditions, making it a useful word for discussing statistics, habits, or comparisons.

Example Sentences

The average score of the students in this class is 85 points.

We work an average of eight hours every day.

His height is much above the average level.