盛行 (shèng xíng) — to be prevalent; to be in vogue; to be very popular
Definition
盛行 is a formal verb meaning 'to prevail / be widespread' over a period (eras, customs, diseases). It is more literary and broader in scope than 流行 ('trendy, in fashion'), which usually refers to current fashions or spreading news.
verb
to be prevalentto be in vogueto be very popular
Examples
- 盛行。Zhè zhǒng dǎ bàn zài nián qīng rén zhōng shí fēn shèng xíng.This style of dress is very popular among young people.
- ，盛行。Xià tiān shí, zhè zhǒng chuán rǎn bìng róng yì shèng xíng.In summer, this infectious disease tends to be prevalent.
- 盛行。Nà ge cháo dài shèng xíng yì zhǒng dú tè de fēng sú.That dynasty saw a unique custom prevail.
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