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凡 (fán) — (bound form) ordinary, commonplace; (bound form) worldly, mortal; (bound form) every, any, all

Definition

Bound prefix used in set phrases like 非凡 (extraordinary), 凡是 (every/all that), 凡尘 (the mortal world). It is not used alone — pair it with a second word to mean 'ordinary', 'worldly', or 'every'.

bound form
ordinarycommonplaceworldlymortaleveryanyall

Examples

  • ，。
    Tā suī rán chū shēn píng fán, dàn chéng jiù fēi fán.
    Although he came from an ordinary background, his achievements were extraordinary.
  • 。
    fán Shì cān jiā bǐ sài de rén dōu yào tí qián bào míng.
    Everyone who participates in the competition must register in advance.
  • 。
    Shén xiān xià fán bāng zhù bǎi xìng.
    Immortals descended to the mortal world to help the people.

Origin

Pictograph
六书liùshū
象形xiàngxíng

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

Grammar

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