朝气蓬勃

• Pinyin: zhāo qì péng bó
• Hanzi breakdown: 朝 = 十 + 日 + 月 (morning); 气 = 气 (energy); 蓬 = 艹 + 逢 (luxuriant); 勃 = 孛 + 力 (thriving)

Meaning

Full of vigor and vitality; youthful and energetic; spirited.

Describes people or groups with youthful energy and optimism. 朝气 (morning vigor) + 蓬勃 (thriving). Often used for young people, new teams, or developing enterprises. Positive and encouraging tone.

Examples

1. 这群朝气蓬勃的年轻人为公司带来了创新活力。 This energetic group of young people has brought fresh innovation to the company.
2. 清晨的校园里到处是朝气蓬勃的学生身影。 Early in the morning, the campus is full of energetic students everywhere you look.
3. 这个创业团队朝气蓬勃，充满了对未来的憧憬。 This startup team is full of youthful energy, brimming with dreams for the future.

Usage Guide

Context: describing youth, praise, motivation

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 希望你们保持朝气蓬勃的精神状态，勇敢追求梦想。(I hope you maintain a spirited and energetic attitude and bravely pursue your dreams.)
• 新一代员工朝气蓬勃，为企业注入了新的活力。(The new generation of employees is full of vigor, injecting new vitality into the company.)

Don't Say

• 老人朝气蓬勃 — while possible, 朝气蓬勃 typically describes youth; for energetic elders use 精神矍铄

Origin & History

朝气 (morning vitality) + 蓬勃 (flourishing/vigorous)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal