xìng兴interestzhì致inclinationbó勃vigorousbó勃vigorous
Full of zest; in high spirits; bubbling with enthusiasm.
Literal meaning
interest (兴) — inclination (致) — vigorous (勃) — vigorous (勃)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase.
Examples
tā他duì对zhè这ge个xiàng项mù目xìng兴zhì致bó勃bó勃。
He is very enthusiastic about this project.
hái孩zi子men们xìng兴zhì致bó勃bó勃de地tīng听gù故shì事。
The children listened to the story with great enthusiasm.
Usage & nuances
Describes a state of lively interest and enthusiasm.
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