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纷纷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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纷纷
fēnfēn
one after another
HSK 5, d, 14 strokes, rank #13955, Hard
纷纷
fēnfēn
in succession
HSK 5, d, 14 strokes, rank #13955, Hard
纷纷
fēnfēn
one by one
HSK 5, d, 14 strokes, rank #13955, Hard
纷纷
fēnfēn
continuously
HSK 5, d, 14 strokes, rank #13955, Hard
纷纷
fēnfēn
diverse
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纷纷
fēnfēn
in profusion
HSK 5, d, 14 strokes, rank #13955, Hard
纷纷
fēnfēn
numerous and confused
HSK 5, d, 14 strokes, rank #13955, Hard
纷纷
fēnfēn
pell-mell
HSK 5, d, 14 strokes, rank #13955, Hard
fēnfēn(fen1fen1)fen fen T1
1one after another
2in succession
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纷纷(紛紛)fēnfēn(fen1fen1)
纷纷 (fēn fēn) describes a situation where things happen one after another or in quick succession. It often conveys a sense of diversity or a chaotic multitude, such as people or events occurring simultaneously or in quick succession, creating a vivid image of activity and movement.
Strokes14Frequency#13955DifficultyHard
Cultural note
The term 纷纷 is often used in Chinese literature and media to depict scenes of vibrant activity, such as crowds during festivals or debates in a lively marketplace, reflecting the importance of social interaction in Chinese culture.
Memory tip
Imagine a flurry of leaves falling from trees, each one fluttering down in a different direction, creating a colorful, chaotic scene. The repeated 'fen' sounds like the fluttering of leaves, reminding you of the way they fall ‘纷纷’ in different patterns.
Meanings of 纷纷
fēnfēn(fen1fen1)
1one after another
2in succession
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About 纷纷
纷纷Simplified
紛紛Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
#13955Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
纷乱 (fēnluàn) - use 纷纷 for a sense of multiple events happening in quick succession, while 纷乱 emphasizes confusion or disorder among those events.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 纷纷 with similar words like 连续 (liánxù, continuously), which has a more formal tone and doesn't convey chaos. Use 纷纷 in informal contexts to describe lively events, such as people arriving or opinions being expressed in a bustling discussion.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 纷纷 connects with other words describing movement and action (like 到达 dào dá, to arrive). Focus on using it with verbs that describe actions happening in quick succession to enhance your conversational fluency.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes misuse 纷纷 in contexts that require a more precise term. For example, saying '纷纷到达' (they arrived successively) can be unclear; use '陆续到达' (lùxù dào dá) for clarity instead.
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纷纷 (fēn fēn) describes a situation where things happen one after another or in quick succession. It often conveys a sense of diversity or a chaotic multitude, such as people or events occurring simultaneously or in quick succession, creating a vivid image of activity and movement.
When to use 纷纷
Learners often confuse 纷纷 with similar words like 连续 (liánxù, continuously), which has a more formal tone and doesn't convey chaos. Use 纷纷 in informal contexts to describe lively events, such as people arriving or opinions being expressed in a bustling discussion.
纷纷 or something close to it
纷乱 (fēnluàn) - use 纷纷 for a sense of multiple events happening in quick succession, while 纷乱 emphasizes confusion or disorder among those events.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes misuse 纷纷 in contexts that require a more precise term. For example, saying '纷纷到达' (they arrived successively) can be unclear; use '陆续到达' (lùxù dào dá) for clarity instead.
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Grammar patterns of 纷纷
纷纷 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
jiáo jiàn de zìxíngchē shǒu men fēnfēn qíchē chōng chū qǐ pǎo mén， tūrán sū gé lán xuǎnshǒu de zuǒ jiǎo kā dā yī shēng cǎi kōng le tà bǎn， guānzhòng bùjīn dào chōu le yī kǒu lěngqì。
As the gladiators rolled away from the starting gates, a gasp went up when the Scottish cyclist's left foot clicked out of the pedal.
6
教授为他的学生们所提出的许多问题所围困(指纷纷发问).
jiàoshòu wèi tā de xuéshēng men suǒ tíchū de xǔduō wèntí suǒ wéi kùn( zhǐ fēnfēn fā wèn).
The professor was besieged with questions from his students.
7
在我周围，树叶打着转儿纷纷飘落到地上。
zài wǒ zhōuwéi， shùyè dǎ zhe zhuǎi ér fēnfēn piāo là dào dìshang。
All around me leaves twirl to the ground.
8
袭击发动后，居民们纷纷奔逃躲避。
xíjī fādòng hòu， jūmín men fēnfēn bèn táo duǒbì。
The attack began, sending residents scurrying for cover.
