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The word "平凡" is formed by combining the character "平", derived from a pictograph of a balanced scale meaning "flat" or "level", with "凡", originating from a pictograph of a commonplace object like a tray meaning "ordinary" or "common"; their semantic integration yields a compound meaning "ordinary" or "mediocre" through the combined sense of unremarkable steadiness and commonality.

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他的生活很平凡。

Tā de shēnghuó hěn píngfán.

His life is very ordinary.

她是一个平凡但善良的人。

Tā shì yī gè píngfán dàn shànliáng de rén.

She is an ordinary but kind person.

在平凡的日子里找到快乐很重要。

Zài píngfán de rìzi li zhǎodào kuàilè hěn zhòngyào.

Finding happiness in ordinary days is very important.

这部电影讲述了平凡人的伟大梦想。

Zhè bù diànyǐng jiǎngshù le píngfán rén de wěidà mèngxiǎng.

This movie tells about ordinary people's great dreams.

平凡的工作也能创造不平凡的价值。

Píngfán de gōngzuò yě néng chuàngzào bù píngfán de jiàzhí.

Ordinary work can also create extraordinary value.

Word Definition - 平凡

píng fán ordinary; commonplace

Individual Character Details

平 píng, píng
凡 fán, fán