How to Say ‘Quite lively / bustling’ in Simplified Chinese
挺热闹
tǐng rè nào
[ting ruh-nao]
Phrase Breakdown
挺
tǐng
[ting]
quite; rather
An informal adverb meaning quite or pretty, often used in speech.
家里最近挺热闹，大家都回来了。
Home has been quite lively lately; everyone has come back.
热闹
rè nào
[ruh-nao]
lively; bustling; noisy in a cheerful way
Describes a place full of people, excitement, and cheerful activity.
家里最近挺热闹，孩子们一直在玩。
Home has been lively lately; the kids have been playing the whole time.
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