Definitions
- 1. bustling with noise and excitement
- 2. lively
Word relationships
Antonyms
1 itemRelated words
2 itemsUsage 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
5 shown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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