HSK 6 · VERSION 2.0#6
Expressing “All” with “fánshì”
凡是
How it works
凡是 (fánshì) means “whenever,” “any,” or “all those who / all things that...” It is used to refer broadly to every case that fits a condition.
It often introduces a general principle, rule, or statement.
The pattern
凡是 (fánshì) + Condition / Category, Clause
Example sentences
凡是涉及个人隐私的信息,都必须经过本人同意才能公开。
Any information involving personal privacy must receive the individual’s consent before it can be made public.
凡是认真准备过的人,通常都不会在关键时刻太慌张。
Anyone who has prepared seriously usually will not panic too much at a critical moment.
凡是能通过努力解决的问题,就没有必要过早放弃。
As long as a problem can be solved through effort, there is no need to give up too early.
Key point
凡是 (fánshì) is very common in formal statements, rules, principles, and general truths.