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纷
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.
纷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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