Definition
繁荣 (fánróng) means prosperous or booming, especially for economies, cultures, and cities in formal or written contexts. Compared to 发达 (fādá), which emphasizes a high degree of development (e.g., developed countries, developed industries), 繁荣 focuses on a state of thriving and flourishing. As a verb, it means 'to make something prosperous' (e.g., 繁荣经济 'to prosper the economy').
adjective
prosperousthrivingbooming (of economy, city, market, etc.)
verb
to prosperto flourishto make sth. prosperous (as in 繁荣经济, 繁荣文化)
Examples
- 繁荣。Zhège dìqū de jīngjì hěn fán róng.The economy of this region is very prosperous.
- 繁荣。Jīnnián shìchǎng yuè lái yuè lái yuè fán róng le.The market is becoming more and more prosperous this year.
- 繁荣。Wǒmen yào fán róng dāngdì de wénhuà.We want to promote the prosperity of the local culture.
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