非常

fēi cháng

HSK 2.0 Level 2 HSK 3.0 Level 1 Adverb Very common

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Definitions

1. very; really
2. unusual; extraordinary

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 异常 yì cháng 异常 yì cháng unusual; abnormal meaning 'unusually': unusual; abnormal

Synonyms

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• 十分 shí fēn 十分 shí fēn very meaning 'very': very
• 极其 jí qí 极其 jí qí extremely meaning 'extremely': extremely
• 很 hěn 很 hěn (adverb of degree) both mean 'very', but 非常 is more intense or formal: (adverb of degree)

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...'.

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

• 非常多 非常多 fēi cháng duō: much
• 非常感谢 非常感谢 fēi cháng gǎn xiè: extremely grateful; very thankful
• 非常手段 非常手段 fēi cháng shǒu duàn: an emergency measure

Child Words of 非常

• 常 常 cháng: always
• 非 非 fēi: to not be; not