Definition
熙熙攘攘 (xī xī rǎng rǎng) is a four-character idiom describing a place crowded with people moving back and forth, creating a lively, bustling scene. It's more vivid and literary than 热闹 (rè nao), which is the everyday word for a lively, noisy atmosphere, and it focuses on the flow of people rather than the prosperity implied by 繁华 (fán huá).
idiom
bustling with activitycrowded and lively
Examples
- 熙熙攘攘，。Zhōumò de shāngchǎng lǐ xī xī rǎng rǎng de, dàochù dōu shì rén.The mall on the weekend is bustling with people everywhere.
- 熙熙攘攘。Wǒ cónglái méi qù guo nàme xī xī rǎng rǎng de dìfang.I've never been to such a bustling place.
- ，熙熙攘攘，。Lǚyóu wàngjì, gǔchéng lǐ xī xī rǎng rǎng, rènao jí le.During the peak tourist season, the ancient city is bustling and extremely lively.
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