热闹

rè nao

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. bustling with noise and excitement
2. lively

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

安静

ān jìng

quiet

形容环境

Related words

2 items

热烈

rè liè

enthusiastic

气氛活跃但可能少些嘈杂

繁华

fán huá

flourishing

多指街市热闹且繁荣

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“热闹”is an adjective, not a verb; cannot say “我们热闹一下” to mean “let's liven things up”.

Formality

Common in both spoken and written Chinese; in formal writing, prefer “熙熙攘攘” or “车水马龙” for descriptive passages.

Example Sentences

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春节的时候，街上非常热闹。

During Spring Festival, the streets are very lively.

今晚的狂欢真热闹。

Tonight's revelry is really lively.

春节前夕，街上非常热闹。

On Spring Festival eve, the streets are very lively.

自从他来以后，这里热闹多了。

Ever since he came, it has been much livelier here.

朋友们都来捧场，他的新店开张很热闹。

Friends all came to show their support, and the opening of his new shop was very lively.

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Words Containing 热闹

看热闹

kàn rè nao

to enjoy watching a bustling scene

内行看门道，外行看热闹

nèi háng kàn mén dao , wài háng kàn rè nao

while the connoisseur recognizes the artistry, the layman simply enjoys the show

凑热闹

còu rè nao

to join in the fun

Child Words of 热闹

to warm up

noisy

热闹