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    Expressing 'lively' with 热闹 (rènao)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    十分/很 + 热闹

    Explanation

    热闹 (rènao) means 'lively,' 'bustling,' or 'festive' and describes a scene full of energy and activity. It can be used as an adjective or a verb meaning 'to have a good time.' For example, 十分热闹 means 'very lively and bustling.'

    Examples

    • 过年的时候，街上特别热闹。

      guònián de shíhou, jiē shàng tèbié rènao.

      During the New Year, the streets are especially lively.

    • 孩子们在院子里玩得很热闹。

      háizimen zài yuànzi lǐ wán de hěn rènao.

      The children are playing happily in the yard.

    • 这家夜市每天晚上都很热闹。

      zhè jiā yèshì měitiān wǎnshang dōu hěn rènao.

      This night market is very lively every evening.

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