How to Say ‘Lively; bustling’ in Simplified Chinese
热闹
rè nào
[ruh-nao]
💬 Usage Tip: [热闹] means lively, noisy, bustling, in a fun way. It is positive energy, not annoying noise.
🇨🇳 In China: [热闹] is a very Chinese social word. Families, festivals, markets, and match nights are all good times to use it.
Phrase Breakdown
热闹
rè nào
[ruh-nao]
lively; bustling
Describes a place or situation that is full of people, noise, and excitement.
进球的时候特别热闹。
It gets especially lively when a goal is scored.
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