Chinese word

发达

Pronunciation

Pinyinfā dá

Meaning

  • adjectivedeveloped

Example

他家乡的交通很发达。tā jiā xiāng de jiāo tōng hěn fā dá

Transportation in his hometown is well developed.

Illustration for 发达 (developed)

More examples

这个国家的教育很发达。zhè ge guó jiā de jiào yù hěn fā dá

Education in this country is well developed.

Core concept

A place or system that has expanded successfully and now provides mature, effective functions.

Common phrases

  • 交通发达jiāo tōng fā dá

    well-developed transportation

  • 经济发达jīng jì fā dá

    developed economy

  • 教育发达jiào yù fā dá

    well-developed education

Similar words

繁荣fán róng: Economically or commercially active, busy, and full of people and goods.
先进xiān jìn: Modern and highly capable because of advanced technology or effective methods.
兴旺xīng wàng: Growing strongly and becoming busy and successful in business or industry.

Definition in Chinese

事物经过发展，达到较高水平或功能较为完善的状态。shì wù jīng guò fā zhǎn dá dào jiào gāo shuǐ píng huò gōng néng jiào wéi wán shàn de zhuàng tài

Word origin

The compound 发达 (fādá, "developed") combines 发 (fā, "to grow") + 达 (dá, "to reach"), presenting growth as reaching a well-functioning level.

Usage tips

  • In everyday usage, this adjective most naturally describes a region's infrastructure, transport, economy, or communications rather than a person's general skill.

Opposites

Related words

  • 发达国家fā dá guó jiādeveloped countrynoun

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