非常 fēicháng
very / extremely
非常 (fēicháng) means "very / extremely" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 非常
精彩
jīngcǎi
brilliant, wonderful
演员
yǎnyuán
actor/actress
表演
biǎoyǎn
performance
男
nán
male
帮助
bāngzhù
help (noun)
家人
jiārén
family members
想念
xiǎngniàn
to miss
环境
huánjìng
environment
Frequently asked questions
What does 非常 (fēicháng) mean in Chinese?
非常 (fēicháng) means "very / extremely" in Chinese. 非常 (fēicháng) means "very / extremely" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 非常 in a sentence?
Use 非常 (fēicháng) the way you would use "very / extremely" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 非常 (fēicháng) and 特别 (tèbié)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 非常 means "very / extremely"; 特别 means "especially / special". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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