热闹 (rè nao) — (adjective) lively, bustling with noise and excitement; (noun) a lively atmosphere, excitement, fun; (verb) to liven up, to have a good time together (often reduplicated or with 一下)
Definition
热闹 describes a place or scene that is full of noise, people, and excitement (festivals, streets, parties). Unlike 兴奋, which is a personal feeling of being excited, 热闹 is about the lively atmosphere around you.
adjective
livelybustling with noise and excitement
noun
a lively atmosphereexcitementfun
verb
to liven upto have a good time together (often reduplicated or with 一下)
Examples
- ，热闹。Chūn jié de shí hou, jiē shàng tè bié rè nao.During Spring Festival, the streets are especially lively.
- 热闹，。Tā bù xǐ huan rè nao, xǐ huan ān jìng.He doesn't like bustle; he prefers quiet.
- 热闹。Zán men lái rè nao yí xià.Let's liven things up a bit.
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