adjective HSK 4
Traditional 常見
common · commonly seen · frequent
Meaning
常见 means something that is commonly encountered or frequently observed. It describes phenomena, situations, objects, or problems that occur regularly or are widely known. The word combines 常 (often) and 见 (to see), literally meaning 'often seen'.
Usage
常见 typically appears before nouns to describe common types or categories of things, such as 常见问题 (common problems) or 常见疾病 (common diseases). It's a neutral, formal-leaning term used in both spoken and written Chinese. Often used in informational or educational contexts to categorize typical examples.
Examples
- 01感冒是一种常见的疾病。.A cold is a common illness.
- 02这是学习中文时的常见错误。.This is a common mistake when learning Chinese.
Characters
Common collocations
- 常见问题common problems, frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- 常见病common illness
- 最常见most common
- 不常见not common, uncommon
Antonyms
Origin
Formed by combining 常 (often/frequent) with 见 (to see), creating a straightforward compound meaning 'frequently seen' or 'commonly encountered'.