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    Describing something as vigorous with 旺 (wàng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 很 + 旺

    Explanation

    旺 (wàng) means "vigorous," "flourishing," or "strong," often used to describe fires, business, or energy levels. It conveys a sense of thriving intensity. For example, 炉火很旺 means "the fire is burning strongly."

    Examples

    • 今年生意特别旺，比去年好多了。

      Jīnnián shēngyì tèbié wàng, bǐ qùnián hǎo duō le.

      Business has been especially booming this year, much better than last year.

    • 这家店人气很旺，每天都排长队。

      Zhè jiā diàn rénqì hěn wàng, měi tiān dōu pái cháng duì.

      This shop is very popular; there's a long line every day.

    • 火烧得很旺，整个房间都暖和了。

      Huǒ shāo de hěn wàng, zhěnggè fángjiān dōu nuǎnhuo le.

      The fire is burning vigorously, and the whole room has warmed up.

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