HSK · Level 89
45 words
Chinese word
蓬勃
Pronunciation
Pinyinpéng bó
Meaning
- adjectivethriving
Example
中国的经济正在蓬勃发展。zhōng guó de jīng jì zhèng zài péng bó fā zhǎn
China's economy is thriving.
More examples
孩子们在操场上玩耍，个个朝气蓬勃。hái zi men zài cāo chǎng shàng wán shuǎ gè gè zhāo qì péng bó
The children are playing on the playground, and they are all full of youthful energy.
Core concept
Healthy, energetic growth that keeps gathering momentum.
Common phrases
朝气蓬勃zhāo qì péng bó
full of youthful energy
蓬勃发展péng bó fā zhǎn
thrive
Similar words
繁荣fán róng: Describes an economy, region, or business that is prosperous, active, and growing.
兴旺xīng wàng: Describes a business or crop that grows smoothly and becomes prosperous.
旺盛wàng shèng: Describes strong energy, force, activity, or demand.
Definition in Chinese
表示事物迅速兴起、增长动力强、发展态势良好。biǎo shì shì wù xùn sù xīng qǐ zēng zhǎng dòng lì qiáng fā zhǎn tài shì liáng hǎo
Word origin
The compound joins 蓬 (péng, "luxuriant vegetation") with 勃 (bó, "rising vigorously"), turning vigorous natural growth into a description of strong development.
Usage tips
- Its positive and somewhat formal tone fits reports and public discussion, so it is less natural for a small, ordinary change in daily conversation.
Other meanings
- vigorousadjective
- livelyadjective
Opposites
- 萧条xiāo tiáosluggishadjective
- 消沉xiāo chéndispiritedadjective