Chinese word

旺盛

Pronunciation

Pinyinwàng shèng

Meaning

  • adjectivestrong

Example

他对工作的热情很旺盛。tā duì gōng zuò de rè qíng hěn wàng shèng

His enthusiasm for work is strong.

Illustration for 旺盛 (strong)

More examples

孩子对新事物总是好奇心旺盛。hái zi duì xīn shì wù zǒng shì hào qí xīn wàng shèng

Children are always very curious about new things.

Core concept

A full, positive force flows strongly through a person, activity, or living thing.

Common phrases

  • 好奇心旺盛hào qí xīn wàng shèng

    strong curiosity

  • 斗志旺盛dòu zhì wàng shèng

    strong fighting spirit

  • 食欲旺盛shí yù wàng shèng

    hearty appetite

Similar words

充沛chōng pèi: A plentiful supply of energy or resources, with enough available and no sense of shortage.
蓬勃péng bó: Rapid, vigorous growth or development with strong upward momentum.
活跃huó yuè: Active participation and movement within an activity, place, or group.
热情rè qíng: Warm, sincere interest in a person or activity, expressed through strong enthusiasm.

Definition in Chinese

形容人的精力、兴趣或欲望处于充沛、积极的状态，也可形容食欲或生命力等方面的旺盛。xíng róng rén de jīng lì xìng qù huò yù wàng chǔ yú chōng pèi jī jí de zhuàng tài yě kě xíng róng shí yù huò shēng mìng lì děng fāng miàn de wàng shèng

Word origin

旺 (wàng, "prosperous") + 盛 (shèng, "flourishing") combines prosperity with fullness to express a high level of active vitality.

Usage tips

  • For people, this word usually highlights sustained drive or enthusiasm, not merely good health, so context shows whether the focus is energy, interest, or desire.

Other meanings

  • vigorousadjective
  • activeadjective
  • abundantadjective

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