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
(bound form) ordinarycommonplace(bound form) worldlymortal(bound form) everyanyall
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.
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