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    Expressing "numerousness" with 纷纷 (fēnfēn) as a descriptor

    Degree & Intensity
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    纷纷 + Noun

    Explanation

    When used as a modifier before a noun, 纷纷 (fēnfēn) conveys a sense of numerousness or profusion. It suggests that many individuals or things are involved in the action or state being described.

    Examples

    • 网上出现了纷纷的议论，大家都在讨论这件事。

      Wǎng shàng chūxiàn le fēnfēn de yìlùn, dàjiā dōu zài tǎolùn zhè jiàn shì.

      A flurry of discussions appeared online, and everyone was talking about it.

    • 落叶纷纷，秋天的公园格外美丽。

      Luòyè fēnfēn, qiūtiān de gōngyuán géwài měilì.

      Leaves were falling one after another, and the autumn park was exceptionally beautiful.

    • 大雪纷纷，整座城市变成了白色。

      Dàxuě fēnfēn, zhěng zuò chéngshì biàn chéng le báisè.

      Snow was falling heavily, and the entire city turned white.

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