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平凡

píng fán

HSK 6

Meaning

  • commonplace
  • ordinary
  • mediocre

Definition

平常,不突出,没有特别之处。

Ordinary, unremarkable, without special features.

Usage

用来形容事物普通、寻常,缺乏独特性或卓越性。

Used to describe something common, average, or lacking uniqueness or excellence.

Examples

  • 1 他的生活很平凡,但充满了小确幸。 (His life is ordinary, but full of small blessings.)
  • 2 这部电影情节平凡,没有太多惊喜。 (The plot of this movie is ordinary, without many surprises.)
  • 3 她虽然出身平凡,却有着不平凡的梦想。 (Although she comes from an ordinary background, she has extraordinary dreams.)
  • 4 平凡的工作也能成就伟大的事业。 (Ordinary work can also accomplish great undertakings.)
  • 5 他甘于平凡,享受简单的生活。 (He is content with being ordinary and enjoys a simple life.)

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