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March 24, 2026
忙碌mánglù(mang2lu4)
忙碌 (mánglù) describes a state of being busy or bustling, often implying a hectic schedule or a flurry of activity. It's commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to convey a sense of urgency or constant engagement in tasks.
Frequency#7713DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 忙碌 is often seen as a sign of dedication and hard work. People might boast about their busy schedules as a symbol of their success and commitment to their responsibilities.
Memory Tip
Imagine a busy bee (忙) buzzing around, darting from flower to flower, looking for pollen while also being active in its hive (碌). The sound 'máng' connects to 'busy' and 'lù' can remind you of the hustle and bustle of a busy street.
Meanings of 忙碌
mánglù(mang2lu4)
1busy
2bustling
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About 忙碌
忙碌Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#7713Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 忙碌
Quick Contrast
忙 (máng) vs 忙碌 (mánglù) — use 忙碌 for a more intense or continuous sense of busyness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a busy bee (忙) buzzing around, darting from flower to flower, looking for pollen while also being active in its hive (碌). The sound 'máng' connects to 'busy' and 'lù' can remind you of the hustle and bustle of a busy street.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 忙碌 with similar words like 忙 (busy) or 繁忙 (busy and bustling), but 忙碌 emphasizes the active engagement in tasks. It's more informal, so in formal contexts, you might opt for a term like 繁忙. Pay attention to the tone to avoid mispronunciation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 忙碌 relates to other advanced vocabulary about work and daily life. Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe their daily routines or work schedules to practice context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 忙碌 is often seen as a sign of dedication and hard work. People might boast about their busy schedules as a symbol of their success and commitment to their responsibilities.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 忙碌 incorrectly in contexts where a more formal tone is required. For example, saying '在会议上我很忙碌' (Zài huìyì shàng wǒ hěn mánglù) is too casual; instead, use '繁忙'.
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Grammar Patterns of 忙碌
忙碌 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Because the weather suddenly turned cold, many people caught colds, hospitals became very busy, and therefore the government urged everyone to stay warm.
Example Sentences for 忙碌 (10)
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1
这事得往后放。这是我们最忙碌的时候。
zhè shì dé wǎng hòu fàng。 。 zhè shì wǒ mén zuì máng lù de shí。
The doctor worked busily beneath the blinding lights of the delivery room.
8
西蒙·莱恩很快找到了适合自己的位置，成了一名忙碌的模型制作的自由职业者。
xī mēng· · lái ēn hěn kuài zhǎo dào le shì hé zì jǐ de wèi， zhì ， chéng le yī míng máng lù de mó xíng zhì zuò de zì yóu zhí。
Simon Lane quickly found his niche as a busy freelance model maker.
9
天一亮,她就忙碌起来.
tiān yī liàng, , tā jiù máng lù qǐ.
She bestirred herself at the first light of morning.
10
多么忙碌的一天啊。
duō mó máng lù de yī tiān ā。
What a busy day.
Cultural Notes for 忙碌
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, being 忙碌 is often seen as a sign of dedication and hard work. People might boast about their busy schedules as a symbol of their success and commitment to their responsibilities.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, being busy can sometimes be viewed negatively, associated with stress, whereas in Chinese culture, it is often viewed positively as a sign of productivity.
Frequently Asked Questions about 忙碌
忙 (máng) simply means busy, while 忙碌 (mánglù) implies being busy with a lot of activities and tasks.
It's better to use a more formal term like 繁忙 in professional communication, as 忙碌 is more informal.
You can say '我今天很忙碌' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn mánglù) meaning 'I am very busy today'.
