Definition
时兴 is a stative verb meaning 'popular' or 'in vogue', used to describe a trend or fashion that is current. It's similar to 流行 but slightly more colloquial and often used for specific styles or activities. You can use it in predicate position (e.g., 现在时兴这个 'this is in vogue now') or attributively with 的 (e.g., 时兴的款式 'the popular style').
s.v.
popularin vogue (of trends or fashions)
Examples
- 时兴。Xiànzài shí xīng fùgǔ fēnggé.Nowadays retro style is in vogue.
- 。Zhè zhǒng fàxíng yǐjīng bù shí xīng le.This hairstyle is no longer popular.
- 时兴。Jīnnián shí xīng chuān kuāntuǐkù.Wearing wide-leg pants is in vogue this year.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.