Chinese

fān
Meaning: measure word for actions or deeds; times; turn
Part of Speech: Counter

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Handwriting

番

Example sentences

After a period of effort, he finally succeeded.
老師的這番話背後隱藏著深意。
老师的这番话背后隐藏著深意。
There is a deep meaning hidden behind the teacher's words.
弟弟這番奇怪的理論,真教人哭笑不得。
弟弟这番奇怪的理论,真教人哭笑不得。
My younger brother's strange theory really made me not know whether to laugh or cry.
他這一番話語意深長,值得我們仔細玩味。
他这一番话语意深长,值得我们仔细玩味。
His words are profound and worth our careful contemplation.
他的那番話值得玩味。
他的那番话值得玩味。
Those words of his are worth pondering.
他希望能做出一番大事業,光宗耀祖。
他希望能做出一番大事业,光宗耀祖。
He hopes to achieve great things and bring honor to his ancestors.

Usage Notes

Used as a measure word for actions, often implying a process or attempt.

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