不凡 (bù fán) — out of the ordinary, remarkable, extraordinary

Definition

不凡 (bù fán) is the written, formal word for 'extraordinary / outstanding,' used for talent, style, or achievements. Most often seen as a modifier (∼的天赋), not as a standalone predicate.

verb
out of the ordinaryremarkableextraordinary

Examples

  • 不凡
    Zhè wèi zuò jiā de zuò pǐn qì shì bù fán, lìng rén jìng pèi.
    This writer's works are extraordinary in momentum and command admiration.
  • 不凡
    Tā cóng xiǎo jiù yǒu bù fán de tiān fù, yóu qí zài yīn yuè fāng miàn.
    He has had remarkable talent since childhood, especially in music.
  • 不凡
    Zhè bù xiǎo shuō qíng jié bù fán, zhí dé yì dú.
    The plot of this novel is out of the ordinary and worth reading.
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