Common Meanings
1
xīng兴
To start, establish, undertake, or launch; often related to projects, businesses, or actions like building or initiating.
这座城市正在兴建一座新的图书馆。
This city is currently constructing a new library.
To rise or get up, especially early in the morning, often implying diligence and hard work.
他为了梦想夙兴夜寐，从不懈怠。
For his dream, he rose early and slept late, never slacking off.
To flourish, to be prosperous or thriving; to rise, to revive. Used in terms like '兴盛' (flourishing), '兴旺' (prosperous), '复兴' (to revive).
这家商店的生意非常兴旺。
This shop's business is very prosperous.
To be popular, prevalent, or fashionable, often seen in phrases like '时兴' (fashionable) or '新兴' (newly emerging).
近年来，低碳生活方式日益兴起。
In recent years, low-carbon lifestyles have become increasingly popular.
to permit, to allow (primarily used in negative constructions to mean 'not allowed' or 'not permissible').
我们这儿不兴乱扔垃圾。
Littering is not permitted here.
Perhaps; maybe (often used in the compound '兴许')
兴许明天会下雨。
Perhaps it will rain tomorrow.
2
xìng兴
Interest, delight, or excitement; a mood or inclination towards something.
孩子们听说要去公园玩，都兴高采烈地欢呼起来
Upon hearing they were going to the park, the children all cheered excitedly.