Meaning
旺盛 describes something full of energy, vitality, or abundance. It commonly refers to physical energy, life force, growth, or business activity that is strong and thriving. The word conveys a positive sense of robustness and prosperity.
Usage
Native speakers use 旺盛 to describe vigorous physical states (精力旺盛 = energetic), thriving biological processes (生命力旺盛 = full of vitality), or flourishing business/economic activity (人气旺盛 = very popular). It has a formal register and is more common in written language than casual conversation.
Examples
- 01他虽然七十多岁了，但精力依然旺盛。, .Although he is over seventy years old, he is still full of energy.
- 02春天来了，万物生长旺盛。, .Spring has arrived, and all living things are growing vigorously.
Characters
Common collocations
- 精力旺盛full of energy
- 生命力旺盛full of vitality
- 需求旺盛strong demand
- 人气旺盛very popular
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters independently carry meanings of prosperity and abundance. 旺 originally depicted a blazing fire, symbolizing vigorous flames, while 盛 shows abundance in a vessel, together reinforcing the concept of thriving vitality.