非常 fēicháng — extremely, very
fēicháng (first tone, high and level)fei1chang2
extremely, very
HSK 2· HSK 1–4 (classic)adverb
Meanings
extremely, very
A strong degree adverb, noticeably heavier than 很. Where 很 is a neutral filler, 非常 really does mean "extremely", and it stands directly before an adjective or a verb of feeling.
adverb
Example sentences
- 这个菜非常好吃。這個菜非常好吃。Zhège (fourth tone, falling) cài (fourth tone, falling) fēicháng (first tone, high and level) hǎochī. (third tone, dipping)···
This dish is absolutely delicious.
- 我非常高兴认识你。我非常高興認識你。Wǒ (third tone, dipping) fēicháng (first tone, high and level) gāoxìng (first tone, high and level) rènshi (fourth tone, falling) nǐ. (third tone, dipping)···
I’m delighted to meet you.
Common mistakes
Not quite这个菜非常。
Correct这个菜非常好吃。
非常 is an adverb of degree and cannot end a sentence. Something must follow it — the adjective or verb it intensifies.