Definition
熙攘 is a literary two-character word that describes a place bustling with people coming and going — the energy of a busy street, market, or station. It is most commonly used in the four-character idiom 熙熙攘攘 (xī xī rǎng rǎng), which paints a vivid picture of crowds in constant, lively motion. You'll encounter it in written Chinese, news, and formal descriptions, not in casual conversation.
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bustling with peoplecrowded and lively (literary)
Examples
- ，熙攘。Dàjiē shàng rén lái rén wǎng, yí piàn xī rǎng jǐngxiàng.The street was full of people coming and going — a scene of bustling activity.
- 熙攘，。Jíerì de guǎngchǎng xī rǎng fēifán, rènào jíle.During the holiday, the square was extraordinarily bustling and lively.
- ，熙攘。Tā xǐhuan ānjìng, shòu bù liǎo chéngshì de xī rǎng.He likes peace and quiet and can't stand the hustle and bustle of the city.
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