extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
Describes talent, ability, or quality that is far above average. Often used in positive contexts, but can also simply mean 'not ordinary'. Antonym: 平凡 (ordinary).
He has extraordinary talent.
This painter's sense of color is remarkable.
ordinary; common; mediocre
ordinary; common; mediocre
非凡 means exceptional or extraordinary, the direct opposite of 凡庸's meaning of being mediocre or unremarkable.
extraordinary person; genius
Compound of 非 (hi, 'not') and 凡 (bon, 'ordinary, mediocre'). The kanji 凡 originally referred to a sail or something common, and 非 is a negation prefix. Together they form the meaning 'not ordinary, extraordinary'.