Chinese word

繁荣

Pronunciation

Pinyinfán róng

Meaning

  • verbthrive

Example

这个小镇在近年逐渐繁荣起来。zhè ge xiǎo zhèn zài jìn nián zhú jiàn fán róng qǐ lái

This small town has gradually thrived in recent years.

Illustration for 繁荣 (thrive)

More examples

通过扶持政策，偏远地区的手工业开始繁荣。tōng guò fú chí zhèng cè piān yuǎn dì qū de shǒu gōng yè kāi shǐ fán róng

With supportive policies, handicrafts in remote areas began to thrive.

Core concept

Many parts of a community or economy become active and strong together, creating broad growth.

Common phrases

  • 农村繁荣nóng cūn fán róng

    rural areas thrive

  • 商业街繁荣shāng yè jiē fán róng

    commercial streets thrive

Similar words

发展fā zhǎn: To progress and become larger, broader, or more capable over time.
兴起xīng qǐ: To emerge and gather strength as a new activity, movement, or trend.
兴旺xīng wàng: To flourish continuously through active and successful industry or commerce.
繁盛fán shèng: To draw many customers and sell well as a store or business.

Definition in Chinese

事物或区域在规模、活动和影响力上不断扩大，生活或商业活动趋于旺盛。shì wù huò qū yù zài guī mó huó dòng hé yíng xiǎng lì shàng bú duàn kuò dà shēng huó huò shāng yè huó dòng qū yú wàng shèng

Word origin

The word joins 繁 (fán, "many and abundant") with 荣 (róng, "to flourish"), giving a compact picture of abundance turning into visible prosperity.

Usage tips

  • The word works naturally for both material life and less tangible areas such as culture, so its range is wider than English expressions limited to money or business.

Other meanings

  • prosperitynoun
  • prosperousadjective

Opposites

  • 衰落shuāi luòdeclineverb

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