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频繁 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
频繁pínfánfrequentlyHSK 6, a, 30 strokes, rank #8437, Hard
频繁pínfánoftenHSK 6, a, 30 strokes, rank #8437, Hard
pínfán(pin2fan2)pin fan T2
  1. 1frequently
  2. 2often
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March 24, 2026

频繁(頻繁)pínfán(pin2fan2)

频繁 (pínfán) means 'frequent' or 'often', referring to occurrences that happen repeatedly within a short time frame. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts to describe actions or events that happen regularly, such as meetings or visits.

Strokes30Frequency#8437DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being 频繁 in social interactions, such as visiting friends or family, reflects the importance of maintaining relationships and social networks, which play a vital role in community life.

Memory Tip

Think of 频 (pín) like 'pin' that you use frequently, and 繁 (fán) which sounds like 'fun' and implies busy activity. Imagine a busy pinball machine where the ball frequently hits targets, illustrating the concept of frequent occurrences.

Meanings of 频繁

pínfán(pin2fan2)
1frequently
2often
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About 频繁

频繁Simplified
頻繁Traditional
30Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#8437Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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常见 (chángjiàn) vs 频繁 (pínfán): use 频繁 for events happening repeatedly in a short time, while 常见 refers to things that are commonly seen or encountered, without the emphasis on frequency.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 频繁 with similar terms like 常常 (chángcháng), which also means 'often' but carries a slightly less formal tone. 频繁 is more suitable for formal writing or serious conversations. Remember to use it in contexts where repetition is emphasized.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 频繁 pairs well with other advanced vocabulary regarding frequency and time, such as 经常 (jīngcháng) and 时常 (shícháng). Focus on using it in sentences that describe habitual actions to reinforce understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 频繁 with 常常; for example, saying '我频繁去商店' (I frequently go to the store) is correct, but it may sound overly formal for casual conversation where 常常 would be appropriate.

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Component Characters

频pínfrequency
HSK 413 strokes页
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繁fáncomplex, difficult; many, diverse
HSK 317 strokes糸
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How to say frequently in Chinese

“frequently” in Chinese is频繁pínfán

频繁 (pínfán) means 'frequent' or 'often', referring to occurrences that happen repeatedly within a short time frame. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts to describe actions or events that happen regularly, such as meetings or visits.

When to use 频繁

Be cautious not to confuse 频繁 with similar terms like 常常 (chángcháng), which also means 'often' but carries a slightly less formal tone. 频繁 is more suitable for formal writing or serious conversations. Remember to use it in contexts where repetition is emphasized.

频繁 or something close to it

常见 (chángjiàn) vs 频繁 (pínfán): use 频繁 for events happening repeatedly in a short time, while 常见 refers to things that are commonly seen or encountered, without the emphasis on frequency.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 频繁 with 常常; for example, saying '我频繁去商店' (I frequently go to the store) is correct, but it may sound overly formal for casual conversation where 常常 would be appropriate.

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Grammar Patterns of 频繁

频繁 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 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.

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____服用安眠药绝对不是好办法。

It is never a good idea to take sleeping tablets regularly.

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频繁服用安眠药绝对不是好办法。

pín fán fú yòng ān mián yào jué duì bù shì hǎo bàn fǎ。

It is never a good idea to take sleeping tablets regularly.
2
婴儿要是渴了，就会吃得更频繁。

yīng ér yào shì kě le， ， jiù huì chī dé gēng pín。

If a baby is thirsty, it feeds more often.
3
他年事已高，不能频繁出游。

tā nián shì yǐ gāo， ， bù néng pín fán chū。

He is unable to travel much because of old age.
4
波尔多位于巴黎到马德里的铁路主干线上，来往列车频繁。

bō ěr duō wèi yú bā lí dào mǎ dé lǐ de tiě lù zhǔ gān xiàn shàng， ， lái wǎng liè chē pín。

Bordeaux is on the main Paris-Madrid line so there are frequent trains.
5
干性头发洗得太频繁容易受损。

gān xìng tóu fā xǐ dé tài pín fán róng yì shòu sǔn。

Dry hair can be damaged by washing it too frequently.
6
身材瘦削而且训练艰苦的女运动员行经可能不那么频繁，或者根本不来月经。

shēn cái shòu xiāo ér qiě xùn liàn jiān kǔ de nǚ yùn dòng yuán háng jīng kě néng bù nà mó pín fán， ， huò zhě gēn běn bù lái yuè。

Lean hard-training women athletes may men-struate less frequently or not at all.
7
船不时会猛烈摇晃一下，而且越来越频繁。

chuán bù shí huì měng liè yáo huǎng yī xià， ， ér qiě yuè lái yuè pín。

More and more frequently the vessel lurched into a sudden roll.
8
一辆区间公交车频繁地往返于这家旅馆和那个乡村俱乐部。

yī liàng qū jiān gōng jiāo chē pín fán dì wǎng fǎn yú zhè jiā lǚ guǎn hé nà gè xiāng cūn jù lè bù。

A shuttle bus runs frequently between the Inn and the Country Club.
9
冬寒春暖,丧事频繁.

dōng hán chūn nuǎn, , sāng shì pín.

A green Yule and a white Pasch make a fat churchyard.
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自我 伤害, 比如割脉或者焚烧, 可导致结疤和频繁就医.

zì wǒ shāng, hài , bǐ rú gē mài huò zhě, fén shāo , kě dǎo zhì jié bā hé pín.

Self - injury, as cutting or burning, can result in scarring and frequent hospitalizations.

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You can say '我们频繁开会' (wǒmen pínfán kāihuì) meaning 'We have meetings frequently.'

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