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凡是 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
凡是fánshìeach and everyHSK 6, d, rank #11759, Hard
凡是fánshìeveryHSK 6, d, rank #11759, Hard
凡是fánshìallHSK 6, d, rank #11759, Hard
凡是fánshìanyHSK 6, d, rank #11759, Hard
fánshì(fan2shi4) T2
  1. 1each and every
  2. 2every
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March 24, 2026
凡是fánshì(fan2shi4)

凡是 (fan2 shi4) means 'each and every' or 'all' in English. It is used to refer to all instances or every kind of something, often followed by a verb or phrase that describes what is being referenced. This phrase conveys a sense of inclusivity and totality.

Frequency#11759DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese philosophy, particularly Confucianism, the idea of inclusivity is important, and 凡是 reflects this by emphasizing the value of every individual or item in a discussion or situation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a vast field where every flower represents a different category of things in life. The phrase 凡是 is like saying, 'In this field, every flower counts!' The components 凡 (fan) suggests 'ordinary' or 'all', and 是 (shi) means 'to be', reinforcing the idea of every single one being included.

Meanings of 凡是

fánshì(fan2shi4)
1each and every
2every
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About 凡是

凡是Simplified
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#11759Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 凡是

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无论 (wúlùn) — use 凡是 when emphasizing inclusivity of all instances, while 无论 focuses on conditions regardless of specifics.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a vast field where every flower represents a different category of things in life. The phrase 凡是 is like saying, 'In this field, every flower counts!' The components 凡 (fan) suggests 'ordinary' or 'all', and 是 (shi) means 'to be', reinforcing the idea of every single one being included.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the context in which you use 凡是. It is generally used in formal or written contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless appropriate. Common collocations include 凡是...都 (fan2 shi4... dou1) meaning 'everything... all'.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 level word, 凡是 expands on the foundational vocabulary by introducing more complex concepts of inclusivity. Students should practice using it in various sentence structures to strengthen their understanding and fluency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese philosophy, particularly Confucianism, the idea of inclusivity is important, and 凡是 reflects this by emphasizing the value of every individual or item in a discussion or situation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 凡是 with 任何 (ren4 he2), which means 'any' but doesn't imply totality. For example, saying '我凡是任何事情都可以做' is incorrect; it should be '我凡是可以做的事情都可以做' to convey the right meaning.

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Component Characters

凡fánordinary
HSK 73 strokes几
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是shìis
HSK 19 strokes日
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Grammar Patterns of 凡是

凡是 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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____听到高兴的事，他都和朋友分享。

Whenever he hears happy news, he shares it with friends without exception.

Example Sentences for 凡是 (8)

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凡是被抓住的孩子在课间游戏时要被留在屋里。

fán shì bèi zhuā zhù de hái zǐ zài kè jiān yóu xì shí yào bèi liú zài wū lǐ。

Any child who is caught will be kept in at playtime.
2
酸黄瓜、果酱、腌浆果、西红柿，凡是你说得出的，他们都有。

suān huáng guā、 、 guǒ、 jiàng 、 ā、 jiāng guǒ 、， xī hóng shì ， fán shì nǐ， shuō dé chū de。

Pickled cucumbers, jam, pickled berries, tomatoes; you name it, they've got it.
3
把贻贝洗干净，凡是合不上口的都扔掉。

bǎ yí bèi xǐ gān jìng， ， fán shì hé bù shàng kǒu de dū rēng。

Clean the mussels and discard any that do not close.
4
凡是能长的都因为缺乏照管而疯长一气。

fán shì néng cháng de dū yīn wéi quē fá zhào guǎn ér fēng cháng yī qì。

Everything that could grow was running wild for lack of attention.
5
凡是有头脑的人都不会把钱存到自己明知不可靠的银行里。

fán shì yǒu tóu nǎo de rén dū bù huì bǎ qián cún dào zì jǐ míng zhī bù kě kào de yín háng lǐ。

No sensible person would put his money in a bank he knew to be unsound.
6
办理办法凡是通功抬矮刀架,即在刀架不上面增一块刀垫.

bàn lǐ bàn fǎ fán shì tōng gōng tái ǎi dāo jià, , jí zài dāo jià bù shàng miàn zēng yī kuài dāo.

Treatment methods normally through elevation turret tool holder with a knife.
7
凡是天外的东西总是永远引得我心痒难熬,苦念不已.

fán shì tiān wài de dōng xī zǒng shì yǒng yuǎn yǐn dé wǒ xīn yǎng nán āo, , kǔ niàn bù.

I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote.
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同样, 凡是经常受慢性刺激的各种色素痣切勿予以切除.

tóng yàng, , fán shì jīng cháng shòu màn xìng cì jī de gè zhǒng sè sù zhì qiē wù yú yǐ qiē.

Similarly, any pigment nevus that is chronically irritated should be excised.

Cultural Notes for 凡是

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese philosophy, particularly Confucianism, the idea of inclusivity is important, and 凡是 reflects this by emphasizing the value of every individual or item in a discussion or situation.

Frequently Asked Questions about 凡是

While it's technically correct, 凡是 is more often used in formal contexts. In casual conversation, you might choose simpler alternatives.