熙熙攘攘 (xī xī rǎng rǎng) — (idiom) bustling with activity; crowded and lively
Definition
A literary chengyu describing a crowded scene full of people coming and going. Stronger and more written than 热闹, and focused on crowds rather than the activity of 忙碌.
idiom
bustling with activitycrowded and lively
Examples
- 熙熙攘攘，。Zhōu mò de shāng chǎng lǐ xī xī rǎng rǎng de, dào chù dōu shì rén.The mall on the weekend is bustling with people everywhere.
- 熙熙攘攘。Wǒ cóng lái méi qù guò nà me xī xī rǎng rǎng de dì fāng.I've never been to such a bustling place.
- ，熙熙攘攘，。Lǚ yóu wàng jì, gǔ chéng lǐ xī xī rǎng rǎng, rè nao jí le.During the peak tourist season, the ancient city is bustling and extremely lively.
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