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凡是

fánshì /fán shì/

Use '凡是' to broadly include everyone or everything that meets a certain condition.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Indicates 'all' or 'every' within a specified scope.
  • Used to generalize about individuals or situations.
  • Emphasizes inclusivity and universality of a statement.

Overview

“凡是”是汉语中一个常用的连词,表示“所有”、“一切”、“任何”的意思。它通常用来引导一个范围或条件,强调在这个范围或条件下的所有个体或情况都具有某种共同的特征或会产生某种共同的结果。它的使用能够使表达更加概括和有力,强调普遍性和包容性。

凡是 + 名词/代词/短语 + 都/也/就 + 谓语/句子:这是最常见的句式,强调在某个范围内的所有个体都符合某个条件或有某种结果。例如:凡是学生都必须遵守校规。

凡是 + (的)+ 名词/短语 + 都/也/就 + 谓语/句子:有时在“凡是”后面会加上“的”,但并非必须,意思不变。例如:凡是(的)来宾都受到了热情的款待。

凡是 + 动词短语/句子 + 都/也/就 + 谓语/句子:有时“凡是”引导的是一个动作或事件。例如:凡是努力过的人,都会有收获。

它可以用于肯定句和否定句,但主要用于肯定句,以强调普遍性。在否定句中,它仍然强调的是“所有”不符合某种情况。例如:凡是来的人,我都认识。/ 凡是来的人,我都不认识(这种用法较少见,通常会用“没有一个”等更直接的否定词)。

文学作品:增加语言的文学色彩和强调语气。例如:“凡是过往,皆为序章。”

“每”通常放在量词或名词前面,表示逐一计算的个体。例如:“每一个人都应该有梦想。” “凡是”则更像一个连词,连接一个范围和其后的判断或描述,语气更概括。

“一切”和“凡是”都表示全部,但“一切”更侧重于指代事物或情况的整体,而“凡是”更侧重于指代人或个体。例如:“一切都会好起来的。”(指所有事情) vs “凡是来的人,都会被感动。”(指所有来的人)。

“任何”表示“无论哪一个”,可以用于肯定句和否定句,常与否定词连用。例如:“任何人都不能破坏规则。” “凡是”主要用于肯定句,强调范围内的普遍性,语气比“任何”更肯定和包容。

“所有”通常指一个整体中的全部个体,侧重于数量上的全部。例如:“所有学生都来了。” “凡是”则更侧重于范围的普遍性和条件的涵盖性,可以包含“所有”的意思,但更强调“无论哪一个”。例如:“凡是到过这里的人,都说风景很美。”

Examples

1

凡是来参加会议的人,请在门口签到。

everyday

Everyone who comes to attend the meeting, please sign in at the entrance.

2

凡是经过科学验证的理论,都具有较高的可信度。

academic

All theories that have been scientifically verified possess a high degree of credibility.

3

凡是认识他的人,都说他是个热心肠。

informal

Everyone who knows him says he's a warm-hearted person.

4

凡是过往,皆为序章。

literary

All that has passed is but prologue.

Common Collocations

凡是...都... All... will...
凡是来的人 Everyone who comes
凡是经历过... Anyone who has experienced...

Common Phrases

凡是…都…

All... will...

凡是来者不拒

Accept everyone who comes; leave no stone unturned.

凡是过去,皆为序章

All that is past is prologue.

Often Confused With

凡是 vs 所有

'所有' typically refers to the entirety of a group in terms of quantity. '凡是' emphasizes the universality or conditionality, meaning 'no matter who/what' within the scope.

凡是 vs 一切

'一切' often refers to all things or matters collectively. '凡是' usually focuses on individuals or specific instances that meet a condition.

Grammar Patterns

凡是 + [名词/代词/短语] + 都/也/就 + [谓语/句子] 凡是 + [动词短语/句子] + 都/也/就 + [谓语/句子]

How to Use It

Usage Notes

This conjunction is used to make generalizations. It implies that a certain condition or characteristic applies universally to all members of a defined group. It is common in both spoken and written Chinese, particularly in formal contexts to express principles or rules.


Common Mistakes

Avoid using '凡是' with direct negative markers like '不' or '没有' in the same clause, as it often sounds unnatural. Instead, rephrase using '没有一个' or '任何...都不...'. Also, ensure the noun or pronoun following '凡是' clearly defines the scope.

Tips

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Emphasize Universal Truths

Use '凡是' when you want to make a broad statement that applies to everyone or everything in a category.

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Avoid Overuse in Negatives

While grammatically possible, using '凡是' in negative sentences can sound unnatural. Prefer direct negations like '没有一个' or '任何...都不...'.

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Inclusivity in Expression

The use of '凡是' reflects a cultural tendency towards inclusivity and generalization, aiming to cover all possibilities within a stated condition.

Word Origin

The character '凡' (fán) means 'ordinary' or 'common', while '是' (shì) means 'is' or 'yes'. Together, '凡是' evolved to mean 'all that is common' or 'all that is the case', leading to its current meaning of 'all' or 'every'.

Cultural Context

The use of '凡是' can highlight a desire for comprehensive understanding and inclusivity, suggesting that a rule, observation, or outcome applies without exception to all within the specified category.

Memory Tip

Think of '凡是' as 'For all' - it's a broad net catching every single item that fits the description.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“所有”侧重于数量上的全部,指一个整体中的所有个体。而“凡是”更侧重于范围的普遍性和条件的涵盖性,强调“无论哪一个”都符合某种情况。

可以。当“凡是”后面跟的是一个动词短语或句子时,表示“只要是做了某事,或者发生了某事”,就会有相应的结果。例如:“凡是努力过的人,都会有收获。”

“凡是”主要用在肯定句中,以强调普遍性。虽然理论上可以用于否定句,但这种用法比较少见,通常会用“没有一个”、“任何...都不...”等更直接的否定表达。

“一切”通常指代事物或情况的整体,范围更广。而“凡是”更侧重于指代人或个体,强调的是“所有符合条件的人或事物”。

Test Yourself

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______到过长城的人,都会惊叹于它的雄伟。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 凡是

这里需要一个连词来引导范围,表示“所有到过长城的人”,‘凡是’最符合语境。

multiple choice

哪句话正确地使用了“凡是”?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 凡是努力过的人,都会有收获。

该选项清晰地表达了“所有努力过的人”都会有“收获”这一普遍规律,符合“凡是”的用法。

sentence building

“凡是”、“孩子”、“都”、“需要”、“关爱”

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 凡是孩子,都需要关爱。

这个句子结构完整,意思清晰,表示“所有孩子”都需要“关爱”。

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