COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 凡 is built
Traditional etymology note: A plate or flat dish; an everyday item
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How to Write 凡 (fán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ordinary
fánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fán
凡
ordinary
Common words
fán shì
凡是
each and every; every; all; any
píng fán
平凡
commonplace; ordinary; mediocre
fēi fán
非凡
out of the ordinary; unusually (good, talented etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 凡
Say “fán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 凡
Common words and phrases
fán shì
each and every; every; all; any
píng fán
commonplace; ordinary; mediocre
fēi fán
out of the ordinary; unusually (good, talented etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“凡”。
Zhège zì shì “fán”.
This character is “凡”.
我正在学习“凡”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fán” zì.
I am learning the character “凡”.
请写一遍“凡”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fán”.
Please write “凡” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 凡?
凡 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 凡 (fán) mean?
凡 (fán) means ordinary.
What is the radical of 凡?
The radical of 凡 is 几, associated with Not yet classified.