Chinese

fánshì
Meaning: everything; in all things; whatever happens
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

凡
事

Example sentences

In all things, one should act according to their ability and not overexert themselves.
凡事須量力而為。
凡事须量力而为。
One should always act according to one's ability.
天下沒有不勞而獲的事,凡事都要靠自己努力。
天下没有不劳而获的事,凡事都要靠自己努力。
There is no such thing as getting something for nothing in the world; everything depends on one's own efforts.
凡事都遂心如意,是每個人的願望。
凡事都遂心如意,是每个人的愿望。
It is everyone's wish that everything goes according to their heart's desire.
凡事別老往壞處想。
凡事别老往坏处想。
Don't always think about the downsides of everything.
這位經理凡事都親力親為,贏得了員工的敬佩。
这位经理凡事都亲力亲为,赢得了员工的敬佩。
This manager does everything personally and has won the respect of the employees.

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize that something applies to every matter or situation.

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