屡见不鲜 (lǚ jiàn bù xiān) — 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 bù xiān, 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 bù xiān, 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 bù xiān, 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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