Chinese word

活跃

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuó yuè

Meaning

  • adjectiveactive

Example

孩子在课堂上很活跃。hái zi zài kè táng shàng hěn huó yuè

The child is very active in class.

Illustration for 活跃 (active)

More examples

活跃的讨论促进了问题的解决。huó yuè de tǎo lùn cù jìn le wèn tí de jiě jué

The lively discussion helped solve the problem.

Core concept

A person or scene keeps moving, speaking, or taking part instead of remaining still, creating visible energy around it.

Common phrases

  • 活跃的人huó yuè de rén

    active person

  • 活跃的讨论huó yuè de tǎo lùn

    lively discussion

  • 活跃的经济huó yuè de jīng jì

    active economy

Similar words

活泼huó pō: Having a bright, cheerful nature shown through energetic expressions and movements.
积极jī jí: Eager to take part and make an effort with a positive attitude.
主动zhǔ dòng: Taking the first step or making an offer without waiting for someone to ask.
热闹rè nào: Busy with people, voices, and activity, creating an energetic atmosphere in a place or gathering.

Definition in Chinese

积极参加或频繁活动，使人或场合显得有活力和热闹。jī jí cān jiā huò pín fán huó dòng shǐ rén huò chǎng hé xiǎn de yǒu huó lì hé rè nào

Word origin

The compound joins 活 (huó, "alive") + 跃 (yuè, "leap"), linking the idea of being full of life with the image of lively movement.

Usage tips

  • Chinese uses this word for a person or group and also for a classroom, discussion, or other setting, while English learners may first expect a word for a person only.

Other meanings

  • be active inverb
  • livelyadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 活跃期huó yuè qīactive periodnoun
  • 活跃度huó yuè dùactivity levelnoun

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