兴旺

• Pinyin: xīng wàng
• Hanzi breakdown: 兴 = 舁 (to lift) + 八, meaning to rise or prosper; 旺 = 日 (sun) + 王 (king), meaning vigorous and bright

Meaning

Thriving; prosperous; flourishing. Describes a state of vigorous growth and success.

Used to describe businesses, families, or populations that are doing well and growing. Often paired with 发达 for emphasis (兴旺发达). Common in blessings and well-wishes, especially during Chinese New Year. Related: 繁荣 (prosperous), 昌盛 (flourishing).

Examples

1. 改革开放以来，这个小镇的经济越来越兴旺。 Since the reform and opening up, this small town's economy has been increasingly prosperous.
2. 生意兴旺是每个店主最大的心愿。 A thriving business is every shop owner's greatest wish.
3. 他们家人丁兴旺，四世同堂。 Their family is flourishing with many descendants, four generations living together.

Usage Guide

Context: business, family, blessings

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 祝你生意兴旺！(Wishing your business prosperity!)
• 这个行业很兴旺。(This industry is thriving.)

Don't Say

• 你今天很兴旺 — 兴旺形容持续的繁荣状态，不用于描述某人某天的状态，应说'你今天精神很好'

Origin & History

Compound of 兴 (to rise, prosper) + 旺 (vigorous, flourishing). Both characters convey upward energy and vitality.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal