发达

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 这个国家的经济很发达。▶ —
   This country’s economy is highly developed.
2. 他的肌肉很发达。▶ —
   His muscles are well developed.

Collocations

Mnemonic

发 fā "to develop" + 达 dá "to reach": developed to a high level, i.e. developed, flourishing. 达 has the walk radical 辶. 发达国家 = a developed country, 交通发达 = well-developed transport. Opposite of 落后 (backward).

Related

Quick check

1. What does 发达国家 mean?

   • a developed country
   • a developing country
   • a small country
   • an island nation