活蹦乱跳 (huó bèng luàn tiào) — alive and kicking, full of vitality and energy; (of children or animals) lively and active; jumping and hopping about
Definition
A vivid 成语 meaning 'full of life and bouncing with energy,' used for lively children, animals, or even unexpectedly energetic older people. Pairs with 可爱, 健康, or 年轻 in tone.
idiom
alive and kickingfull of vitality and energy(of children or animals) lively and activejumping and hopping about
Examples
- 活蹦乱跳,。Nà ge xiǎo péng yǒu zài cāo chǎng shàng huó bèng luàn tiào, wán dé hěn kāi xīn.That little kid is running and jumping around the playground, having a great time.
- 活蹦乱跳,。Zhè tiáo xiǎo yú zài yú gāng lǐ huó bèng luàn tiào, kàn qǐ lái tè bié jiàn kāng.This little fish is swimming energetically in the tank, looking very healthy.
- ,活蹦乱跳,。Suī rán tā yǐ jīng qī shí suì le, dàn měi tiān dōu huó bèng luàn tiào de, xiàng gè nián qīng rén.Although he is already seventy years old, he is still full of energy every day, like a young person.
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