非常 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- drastically adv In an extreme or severe way; to a great degree.
- exceedingly adverb To an unusually high or extreme degree; extremely.
- exceptional adjective Unusually good; far above average.
- exceptionally adverb To an unusually high or remarkable degree.
- extraordinarily adv To an unusual or remarkable degree.
- extraordinary adj Very unusual or remarkable; far beyond what is normal.
- extremely adv To a very great or intense degree.
- passing adjective Lasting only briefly; temporary.
- unique adjective Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
- unusually adverb In a way that is not typical; more than normal.
- very adv Used before an adjective or adverb to intensify it — to a high degree.
Senses
非常 is used for these senses in English:
- drastically To a drastic degree.
- exceedingly To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely
- exceptional Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
- exceptionally To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.
- extraordinarily In an extraordinary manner.
- extraordinary Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.
- extremely (degree) To an extreme degree.
- passing (literary, or, archaic) Surpassingly, greatly. [from 14th c.]