Definition
盛行 (shèng xíng) means 'to be prevalent, in vogue' and is more formal and written than 流行 (liúxíng), the everyday word for 'popular'. It often describes customs, diseases, or trends that are widespread over a period, while 流行 is broader. Unlike 普及 (pǔjí), which focuses on making something widespread, 盛行 simply describes a state of being prevalent.
verb
to be prevalentto be in vogueto be very popular
Examples
- 盛行。Zhè zhǒng dǎbàn zài niánqīngrén zhōng shífēn shèng xíng.This style of dress is very popular among young people.
- ，盛行。Xiàtiān shí, zhè zhǒng chuánrǎnbìng róngyì shèng xíng.In summer, this infectious disease tends to be prevalent.
- 盛行。Nà ge cháodài shèng xíng yì zhǒng dútè de fēngsú.That dynasty saw a unique custom prevail.
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