Definition
兴 (xīng) is a bound form (b.f.) that appears as a morpheme in compound words. Its core meanings are 'to rise, to flourish, or excitement'. Common words include 兴奋 (xīngfèn, excited), 兴起 (xīngqǐ, to rise/spring up), and 复兴 (fùxīng, to revive). Note that the same character is also pronounced xìng in words like 兴趣 (xìngqù, interest) and 高兴 (gāoxìng, happy) — the input row gives xīng, so examples here follow that reading.
b.f.
excitementthrillto riseto spring upto flourishto prosper
Examples
- 。Tā tīngdào zhège xiāoxi fēicháng xīngfèn.He was very excited when he heard the news.
- ，。Jìnnián lái, zhège hángyè zhèngzài xīngqǐ.In recent years, this industry has been rising.
- 。wénhuà fùxīng xūyào quán shèhuì de nǔlì.Cultural revival requires the effort of the whole society.
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