Definition
发达 (fā dá) is an adjective meaning 'developed, prosperous' — it describes a region, economy, or system that has reached an advanced stage. Unlike 发展 (fā zhǎn), which is a verb process ('to develop'), 发达 is a state; and unlike 繁荣 (fán róng), which suggests lively economic activity, 发达 emphasizes structural soundness or physical development.
adjective
developedflourishingprosperous
verb
to prosperto developto expand
Examples
- 发达。Zhè jiā gōngsī hěn fā dá.This company is very developed.
- 发达。Zhège chéngshì de jiāotōng hěn fā dá.This city's transportation is very developed.
- 发达。Tā de shìyè yuèláiyuè fā dá.His career is becoming more and more prosperous.
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