Definition
蓬勃 describes a vigorous, flourishing state of development or vitality, often used for abstract things like an economy, a movement, or youthful spirit. It is broader than 旺 (wàng, concrete thriving like business/fire) and 旺盛 (wàngshèng, personal exuberance), and less commercial than 兴隆/兴盛 (xīnglóng/xīngshèng, business prosperity).
adjective
vigorousflourishingfull of vitality
Examples
- 蓬勃。Zhège chéngshì de jīngjì fāzhǎn de shífēn péng bó.The city's economy is developing very vigorously.
- 蓬勃。Niánqīngrén chōngmǎn péng bó de zhāoqì.Young people are full of vigorous vitality.
- 蓬勃。Huāyuán lǐ de huācǎo zhǎng de fēicháng péng bó.The flowers and grass in the garden are growing very vigorously.
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