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寻常 (xún cháng): usual; common; ordinary

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
usual; common; ordinary
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • usual
  • common
  • ordinary

Chinese explanation

  • 平常的、普通的,不特别,也不奇怪。常用来形容事物、现象或情况很一般,没有超出正常范围。例如,这是很寻常的事,不必大惊小怪。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to search

HSK 3

always

Example sentences

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In our family, taking a walk together after dinner was an ordinary thing, but that evening, my father suddenly took my hand and began talking about his youth.

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For an experienced teacher, handling minor conflicts among students is routine work, but young new teachers often find it a headache.

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This kind of flower is very common in the south, seen everywhere along the roads, but when transplanted to a northern garden, it needs especially careful attention to survive.

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For us, going on a picnic in the park on weekends is an all-too-ordinary activity, but for my little cousin who just moved to the city, every time feels as exciting as a holiday.

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