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Typical in Chinese

typical · HSK 6

典型 diǎn xíng

  1. 典 diǎn classic
  2. 型 xíng model

Counted with 个: 一个典型 yí gè diǎnxíng

这道菜是典型的四川菜。 This dish is typical Sichuan cuisine.

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How do you say typical in Chinese?

Typical in Chinese is 典型 (diǎn xíng).

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