活跃

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他在课堂上发言很活跃。▶ —
   He is very active in speaking up in class.
2. 晚会上的气氛十分活跃。▶ —
   The atmosphere at the party was very lively.

Collocations

Mnemonic

活 huó "alive" + 跃 yuè "to leap": alive and leaping, i.e. active, lively. 跃 has the foot radical 足, evoking jumping. Of atmosphere, thinking, or activity being spirited. Opposite of 沉闷 (dull).

Related

Quick check

1. What does 气氛活跃 mean?

   • the atmosphere is lively
   • the mood is gloomy
   • the weather is cold
   • the sound is faint