热闹 (rènao) — how to say "lively" in Chinese

热闹

Lively, bustling

Radicals / Keys

Fire

#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes

Gate

#169 · mén · 8 strokes

Synonyms

繁华

bustling, prosperous

fán huá · of cities or districts

Examples

春节前的市场总是特别热闹,人们忙着买年货,准备过年,到处都是欢声笑语。

The market before the Spring Festival is always particularly lively, people are busy buying New Year goods, preparing for the holiday, laughter and chatter are everywhere.

这里很热闹

It's very lively here.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "lively" in Chinese?

"lively" in Chinese is 热闹 (rènao).

What does 热闹 mean in English?

热闹 (rènao) means "Lively, bustling".

How is 热闹 pronounced?

It is pronounced rènao (written as renao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "lively" in Chinese characters?

It is written 热闹.

What HSK level is 热闹?

热闹 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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