非常

fēi cháng

HSK 2.0 Level 2 HSK 3.0 Level 1 Adverb Very common

Definitions

1. very; really
2. unusual; extraordinary

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Word relationships

Related words

1 item

异常

yì cháng

unusual; abnormal

meaning 'unusually'

Synonyms

3 items

十分

shí fēn

very

meaning 'very'

极其

jí qí

extremely

meaning 'extremely'

很

hěn

(adverb of degree)

both mean 'very', but 非常 is more intense or formal

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with adjectives or psychological verbs, e.g., 非常好 (very good), 非常喜欢 (really like).

Common mistakes

非常 is not used in negative commands (e.g., not 别非常...). Use 别太... for 'don't be too...'.

Grammar

Guides that feature 非常

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HSK 2.0 Level 1+ HSK 3.0 Level 1+ 6 min

很, 非常, 太, 真 and 有点儿 for “How Much”

Choose the right degree word before an adjective: plain 很, strong 非常, “too” or “so” with 太, exclaiming 真, and slightly unwelcome 有点儿.

Reading: fēi cháng Open guide

Example Sentences

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他非常珍惜这来之不易的机会。

He cherishes this hard-earned opportunity very much.

他非常诚实，从来不说谎。

He is very honest and never lies.

他非常包容不同的意见。

He is very tolerant of different opinions.

他非常勇敢。

He is very brave.

他非常思念远方的家人。

He misses his family far away very much.

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Words Containing 非常

much

extremely grateful; very thankful

非常手段

fēi cháng shǒu duàn

an emergency measure

Child Words of 非常

always

to not be; not

非常