What difference between 来说 and 一般来说?

来说 is used to specify a perspective (e.g., "from the perspective of..."), while 一般来说 means "generally speaking" and expresses broad opinions.

How do you use 来说 in a sentence?

Example: 对中国人来说，春节很重要。 (For Chinese people, Spring Festival is very important.)

Can 一般来说 and 来说 be used interchangeably?

No, 一般来说 refers to general statements, while 来说 specifies a particular group, situation, or aspect.

Is 来说 formal or informal?

来说 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, but 一般来说 is slightly more formal and often appears in essays or reports.

Can 来说 be used with personal opinions?

Yes, for example: 对我来说，这部电影很好看。 (For me, this movie is very good.)

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HSK 3

Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
How to use 来说 for opinions in Chinese	对 + Person/Thing/Animal + 来说 + [Statement/Opinion]	对我来说，这份工作很有挑战性。
Expressing enough with 够	Subject / Object + 够 + Verb / Purpose	饭够了，不用再添。
How to use 原来 to express "originally"	原来 + 的 + Noun	街道还是原来的样子。
How to use 把	把 + Object + Verb phrases	我把书看完了
How to use 极了	Subject + Adjective + 极了	这道菜好吃极了 !
How to use 就是	就是（+ 不）+ Verb	我就是不喜欢吃西兰花。
Duplicated adjectives in Chinese	A A + 的 (+ Noun)	小猫的尾巴长长的。
How to use 地	Subject + Adjective + 地 + Verb	他缓慢地走着。
How to use 之类的	⋯⋯ 之类的 + Category	我把它放在桌子之类的地方了
How to use 那么 and 这么	Subject + 那么/这么 + Adjective	你怎么那么天真！
How to use 挺	挺 + Adjective + 的	她挺善良的。
How to use 越来越	Subject + 越来越 + Adjective + 了	科技越来越发达了。