旺 (wàng) - prosperous, flourishing, vigorous & thriving

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wàng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 日

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旺 · wàng

prosperous, flourishing, vigorous;

thriving;

having good fortune

prosperous, flourishing, vigorousthrivinghaving good fortune

Usage highlights

prosperous businessstrong salesvigorous growthpeak seasonprosperous yearthriving market

Synonyms

  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous
  • 兴— thriving, prosperous
  • 隆— prosperous, grand

Antonyms

  • 衰— declining, weak
  • 败— failing, defeated
  • 淡— slack, dull (business)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The business is very prosperous (生意很旺).
  • The fire is burning vigorously (火很旺).
  • This store has strong customer traffic (这家店人气很旺).
  • He is full of energy (他精力旺盛).

Collocations

  • prosperous business(旺铺)
  • strong sales(旺销)
  • vigorous growth(旺盛)
  • peak season(旺季)
  • prosperous year(旺年)
  • thriving market(旺市)

Idioms

  • Prosperous and thriving(兴旺发达)
  • Six domestic animals flourishing(六畜兴旺)
  • Prosperous business with abundant financial resources(财旺生官)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, 旺 represents prosperity, good fortune, and vitality, often used in business contexts.
  • It is considered an auspicious character frequently used during festivals and celebrations.
  • In feng shui, 旺 signifies positive energy flow and is associated with wealth and success.

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