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fēn

Description

“纷”常用来形容东西很多、很乱的样子,比如雪花纷纷落下来。

"纷" is often used to describe a large number of things in a chaotic manner, such as snowflakes falling纷纷.

这个字很少单独用,多和别的字组成词,比如“纷纷”“纠纷”。

This character is rarely used alone and is often combined with other characters to form words, such as "纷纷" and "纠纷".

Meanings

纷纷fēnfēn

one after another; in profusion

树叶纷纷落下来。

Leaves are falling one after another.

fēn

numerous and disorderly; confused

大家的意见很纷乱。

Everyone's opinions are very confused.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    the 纟 (silk) radical suggests tangled threads, hence the sense of confusion.

  • Nuance

    rarely stands alone; almost always appears in compounds like 纷纷 or 纠纷.

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