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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
常见chángjiàncommonly seenHSK 3, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #6321, Medium
常见chángjiàncommonHSK 3, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #6321, Medium
常见chángjiànto see sth frequentlyHSK 3, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #6321, Medium
chángjiàn(chang2jian4)chang jian T2
  1. 1commonly seen
  2. 2common
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March 24, 2026

常见(常見)chángjiàn(chang2jian4)

常见 (chángjiàn) refers to something that is commonly seen or frequently encountered. It is often used to describe objects, situations, or phenomena that are typical in daily life, making it a useful adjective in various contexts.

Strokes15Frequency#6321DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 常见 can relate to social norms and behaviors that are widely accepted or practiced, reflecting the collective nature of society. For example, certain food items or customs are常见 during festivals.

Memory Tip

Think of 常 (cháng) as a long 'charm' that you see regularly, and 见 (jiàn) as 'seeing.' Imagine a charm that you see everywhere in your daily surroundings, reminding you that it is common.

Meanings of 常见

chángjiàn(chang2jian4)
1commonly seen
2common
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常见Simplified
常見Traditional
15Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2YCTL3HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

常见 (chángjiàn) vs 普遍 (pǔbiàn) — use 常见 for specific instances that are commonly seen, while 普遍 emphasizes general prevalence across a wider scope.

Usage Notes

常见 is usually used in informal contexts but can also appear in academic or formal writing when discussing common occurrences. Be careful not to confuse it with rare or unique items; for example, saying '这件事是常见的' (This matter is common) is correct, while '这件事是常见的' (This matter is rare) is incorrect.

HSK Study Tips

This word is relevant at HSK Level 4 and can be connected to other words like 见 (see) and 常 (often). Focus on using it in context, such as describing common items or situations in conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 常见 with uncommon terms; for example, saying '这本书是常见的' (This book is uncommon) is incorrect. Always ensure it describes something that is widely recognized or encountered.

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Component Characters

常chángalways
HSK 311 strokes巾
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见jiànto appear
HSK 14 strokes见
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How to say commonly seen in Chinese

“commonly seen” in Chinese is常见chángjiàn

常见 (chángjiàn) refers to something that is commonly seen or frequently encountered. It is often used to describe objects, situations, or phenomena that are typical in daily life, making it a useful adjective in various contexts.

When to use 常见

常见 is usually used in informal contexts but can also appear in academic or formal writing when discussing common occurrences. Be careful not to confuse it with rare or unique items; for example, saying '这件事是常见的' (This matter is common) is correct, while '这件事是常见的' (This matter is rare) is incorrect.

常见 or something close to it

常见 (chángjiàn) vs 普遍 (pǔbiàn) — use 常见 for specific instances that are commonly seen, while 普遍 emphasizes general prevalence across a wider scope.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 常见 with uncommon terms; for example, saying '这本书是常见的' (This book is uncommon) is incorrect. Always ensure it describes something that is widely recognized or encountered.

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You can say '这种花在春天很常见' (This type of flower is common in spring).

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