纷纷 (fēn fēn) — (adverb) one after another; in succession; in great numbers; (adjective) numerous and diverse; mixed (e.g., 议论纷纷)
Definition
纷纷 emphasizes many things or people acting in rapid succession, often with a sense of disorder or excitement (e.g., 雪花纷纷飘落). For a calmer 'one by one' use 陆续 or 逐一; for 'diverse/many kinds' use 多样.
adverb
one after anotherin successionin great numbers
adjective
numerous and diversemixed (e.g., 议论纷纷)
Examples
- ，纷纷。Huì yì jié shù hòu, dà jiā fēn fēn lí kāi le.After the meeting ended, everyone left one after another.
- 纷纷。Xuě huā fēn fēn piāo luò xià lái.Snowflakes float down one after another.
- ，纷纷。Kè táng shàng, tóng xué men fēn fēn fā yán.In class, the students spoke up one after another.
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