纷繁 (fēn fán) — numerous and complicated; complex and diverse

Definition

A formal/literary adjective meaning 'numerous and tangled, complex and diverse' — typically describes information, reasons, or choices that feel overwhelming. More written than everyday 复杂.

adjective

numerous and complicatedcomplex and diverse

Examples

纷繁。
Zhè ge wèn tí de yuán yīn shí fēn fēn fán.
The reasons for this problem are numerous and complicated.
纷繁，。
Xiàn dài shè huì de xìn xī fēn fán fù zá, xū yào zǐ xì fēn biàn.
The information in modern society is numerous and complex, requiring careful discernment.
纷繁，。
Miàn duì fēn fán de xuǎn xiàng, tā yì shí bù zhī rú hé xuǎn zé.
Faced with numerous and complicated options, he didn't know how to choose for a moment.

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