Meaning of 繁荣
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- prosperous; booming
How to use 繁荣
繁荣 describes economies, cities, markets, and culture that are thriving. It works as an adjective and also as a verb meaning to make something prosper. Example: 这座城市越来越繁荣。(Zhè zuò chéngshì yuè lái yuè fánróng.) This city is becoming more and more prosperous.
繁 (fán) means numerous or abundant, as in 繁忙 (fánmáng), and 荣 (róng) means flourishing or glory, as in 光荣 (guāngróng). Picture something abundant and flourishing at the same time, and you get a booming, prosperous place.
Common mistake: Learners often use 繁荣 for a single wealthy person, but it describes places, economies, or fields, not individuals. For a rich person, use 富有 (fùyǒu) or 有钱 (yǒu qián). Also keep 繁 (fán, second tone) separate from 烦 (fán, annoyed), which has the same sound.
繁荣 in example sentences
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繁 fán · complex · 17 strokes
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荣 róng · glory · 9 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 繁荣.
| 光荣 | guāngróng | honor and glory; glorious |
| 频繁 | pínfán | frequently; often |
| 繁殖 | fánzhí | to breed; to reproduce |
| 荣幸 | róngxìng | honored (to have the privilege of ...) |
| 荣誉 | róngyù | honor; credit |
| 繁忙 | fánmáng | busy; bustling |
| 繁华 | fánhuá | flourishing; bustling |
| 繁重 | fánzhòng | heavy; burdensome |
| 荣获 | rónghuò | be honored with |
| 繁体字 | fántǐzì | traditional Chinese character |
| 欣欣向荣 | xīnxīn-xiàngróng | (idiom) flourishing; thriving |
| 荣耀 | róngyào | honor; glory |
Questions about 繁荣
What does 繁荣 mean?
繁荣 (fánróng) means "prosperous; booming" and is used as a adjective and verb.
How do you write 繁荣?
繁荣 is made of 2 characters: 繁 (17 strokes), 荣 (9 strokes). That is 26 strokes in total.
Is 繁荣 an HSK word?
Yes. 繁荣 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 繁荣 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 繁荣 is written 繁榮.
How is 繁荣 used as a verb?
As a verb it means to make something prosper, and it often takes an object. A common phrase is 繁荣经济 (fánróng jīngjì), to boost the economy. Another is 繁荣文化 (fánróng wénhuà), to make culture flourish.
What is the difference between 繁荣 and 繁华?
繁荣 (fánróng) focuses on prosperity and growth, especially economic. 繁华 (fánhuá) describes a place that is busy, bustling, and lively, such as a downtown street. A 繁华 street is crowded and bright, while a 繁荣 economy is strong and growing.