HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
凡 — ordinary
- Reading
- fán
- Meaning
- ordinary; common; all; every; (prefix) indicating a numeral
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
凡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is fán and it means ordinary; common; all; every; (prefix) indicating a numeral. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
凡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 凡是 (every, any, all), 平凡 (ordinary, common) and 非凡 (extraordinary, remarkable).
Chinese words containing 凡
Frequently asked questions
What does 凡 mean in Chinese?
凡 means ordinary; common; all; every; (prefix) indicating a numeral in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 凡 read?
凡 is read fán. Reading it inside real words — 凡是 and 平凡 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凡 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 凡 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 凡 in a word?
A common word containing 凡 is 凡是 (fán shì) — "every, any, all". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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