范围 (fàn wéi) — range in Mandarin

fàn​ wéi
“range”

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#591 most common word · HSK 4 · CEFR B2

Pinyin colour key: tone 1 (high flat), tone 2 (rising), tone 3 (dipping), tone 4 (falling), neutral.

Tone breakdown

范围 is pronounced fàn wéi. Tap any syllable’s row to hear the whole word.

fàn
fourth tone (sharp falling, ˋ)
wéi
second tone (rising, ˊ)

In a sentence

Zhège fànwéi tài dà le.

This range is too large.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 范围 mean?+

范围 (fàn wéi) means "range" in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you pronounce 范围?+

范围 is pronounced fàn wéi. It uses the tone 4 (falling), then the tone 2 (rising). Tap the character on this page to hear native audio.

How common is 范围 in Mandarin?+

范围 is the #591 most frequent word in spoken Mandarin, so it is one of the first words worth learning.

Where 范围 fits

HSK 4 · CEFR B2
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