Definition
兴盛 (xīngshèng) emphasizes a gradual, sustained rise and flourishing, often of culture, arts, or business over time. It is more focused on a process of thriving than the broader 繁荣 (fánróng, for economy/cities) or the formal 昌盛 (chāngshèng, for nations/civilizations). It differs from the general 兴旺 (xīngwàng, thriving) by implying a stronger sense of upward momentum.
adjective
flourishingthrivingprosperous
Examples
- 兴盛。Zhè zuò chéngshì de wénhuà chǎnyè zhèngzài zhújiàn xīng shèng.The cultural industry of this city is gradually flourishing.
- ，兴盛。Zài hépíng niándài, yìshù chuàngzuò yóuqí xīng shèng.In times of peace, artistic creation particularly thrives.
- 兴盛。Tāmen jiāzú de shēngyì zì qīng dài jiù kāishǐ xīng shèng le.Their family's business has been flourishing since the Qing Dynasty.
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