常见 chángjiàn commonly seen
commonly seen; common; to see something frequently
How to remember 常见: 常 often + 见 see = commonly seen.
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How it is used
- 'Common, frequently encountered' - 这是很常见的错误 (zhè shì hěn chángjiàn de cuòwù) this is a very common mistake. Also 常见问题 (chángjiàn wèntí) FAQ.
- Contrast 普通 (pǔtōng, ordinary/plain): 常见 means you run into it often, not that it's plain or unremarkable. Pairs with 常用 (常用 = often used, 常见 = often seen).
Example sentences
- 在你们国家，汤姆是个常见的名字吗？ Zài nǐmen guójiā, tāngmǔ shì gè chángjiàn de míngzì ma?Is Tom a common name in your country?