屡见不鲜 (lǚ jiàn) — a common occurrence; nothing new or unusual
Definition
Literally 'often seen, not fresh': used when something happens so often it no longer surprises. Carries a slight note of resignation or weariness, stronger than just 'common'.
idiom
a common occurrencenothing new or unusual
Examples
- 屡见不鲜，。Zhè zhǒng xiàn xiàng zài hù lián wǎng shí dài lǚ jiàn, dà jiā yǐ jīng xí guàn le.This kind of phenomenon is a common occurrence in the internet era; everyone is used to it.
- 屡见不鲜，。Guān yú míng xīng lí hūn de bào dào lǚ jiàn, méi shén me kě jīng yà de.Reports about celebrities divorcing are a common occurrence; nothing to be surprised about.
- 屡见不鲜，。Suī rán zhè zhǒng xíng wéi lǚ jiàn, dàn wǒ men bù yīng má mù.Although this kind of behavior is common, we should not become numb to it.
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