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兴致勃勃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
兴致勃勃xìngzhìbóbóto become exhilarated (idiom); in high spiritsHSK 6, i, rank #33565, Hard
兴致勃勃xìngzhìbóbófull of zestHSK 6, i, rank #33565, Hard
xìngzhìbóbó(xing4zhi4bo2bo2) T4
  1. 1to become exhilarated (idiom); in high spirits
  2. 2full of zest
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March 24, 2026
兴致勃勃(興致勃勃)xìngzhìbóbó(xing4zhi4bo2bo2)

兴致勃勃 is an idiom that describes a state of being full of excitement and enthusiasm. It is commonly used to convey a person's eagerness or high spirits, especially when they are engaged in an enjoyable activity or discussing an interesting topic.

Frequency#33565DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing enthusiasm is often valued, especially in social gatherings or during festivals. Using idioms like 兴致勃勃 can reflect a person's engagement and positivity, which are important in maintaining harmonious relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person with a big smile (兴) and a bubbling energy (致), leaping with joy (勃), fully immersed in a delightful experience (勃). The repetition of '勃' can remind you of the enthusiastic energy that often overflows in such moments.

Meanings of 兴致勃勃

xìngzhìbóbó(xing4zhi4bo2bo2)
1to become exhilarated (idiom); in high spirits
2full of zest
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About 兴致勃勃

兴致勃勃Simplified
興致勃勃Traditional
Strokes
Radical
成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
#33565Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 兴致勃勃

Quick Contrast

兴奋 (xīngfèn) — use 兴致勃勃 when describing a lively, enthusiastic engagement in an activity, while 兴奋 is more about a general state of excitement.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person with a big smile (兴) and a bubbling energy (致), leaping with joy (勃), fully immersed in a delightful experience (勃). The repetition of '勃' can remind you of the enthusiastic energy that often overflows in such moments.

Usage Notes

This idiom is typically used in informal contexts and can describe various scenarios, such as starting a new project or discussing a favorite hobby. A common mistake is to use it in a negative context, as it inherently conveys positivity. Be mindful of using it with the right tone to match the excitement conveyed.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 phrase, 兴致勃勃 connects well with other idioms that express emotions or states of being. Students should focus on understanding the context in which idioms are used, as they often differ from literal translations.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing enthusiasm is often valued, especially in social gatherings or during festivals. Using idioms like 兴致勃勃 can reflect a person's engagement and positivity, which are important in maintaining harmonious relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 兴致勃勃 with negative expressions, mistakenly using it to describe boredom or disinterest. For example, saying '他今天兴致勃勃地无聊' is incorrect; a correct version would be '他今天兴致勃勃地参加聚会.'

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Idiom Spotlight: 兴致勃勃

Chengyu Origin Story
Literal meaning:interest mood burst burst

Component Characters

Xīngto rise
HSK 26 strokes
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zhìfine
HSK 710 strokes
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flourishing
9 strokes
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flourishing
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Grammar Patterns of 兴致勃勃

兴致勃勃 functions as a four-character idiom (成语). Treat it as a fixed unit; it usually plays the role of a single adjective, adverb, or noun phrase inside the larger sentence. 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.

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他毫无倦意,____地说个没完。

He was quite tireless, bubbling over with vitality.

Example Sentences for 兴致勃勃 (4)

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他毫无倦意,兴致勃勃地说个没完。

tā háo wú juàn yì, , xīng zhì bó bó dì shuō gè méi。

He was quite tireless, bubbling over with vitality.
2
黑斯廷斯先生在午宴上兴致勃勃地把这个故事向安德森先生详述了一遍。

hēi sī tíng sī xiān shēng zài wǔ yàn shàng xīng zhì bó bó dì bǎ zhè gè gù shì xiàng ān dé sēn xiān shēng xiáng shù le yī biàn。

Mr Hastings gleefully retailed the story to Mr Anderson over lunch.
3
他们穿金戴银, ”乔兴致勃勃地说.

tā mén chuān jīn dài yín,” , ” qiáo xīng zhì bó bó dì.

All gold and silver and di'monds,'said Joe, with enthusiasm.
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在兴致勃勃地远足之后, 我渴极了.

zài xīng zhì bó bó dì yuǎn zú zhī hòu, , wǒ kě jí.

After a vigorous hike, I got really thirsty.

Cultural Notes for 兴致勃勃

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, expressing enthusiasm is often valued, especially in social gatherings or during festivals. Using idioms like 兴致勃勃 can reflect a person's engagement and positivity, which are important in maintaining harmonious relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions about 兴致勃勃

No, 兴致勃勃 specifically conveys excitement and positivity, so it would not be appropriate for sad contexts.