How do you pronounce 欣欣向荣?

欣欣向荣 is pronounced xīn xīn xiàng róng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 欣欣向荣 literally mean?

Literally, 欣欣向荣 means “flourishing and prosperous”. It is used to mean “to describe plants growing luxuriantly and vigorously”.

Where does 欣欣向荣 come from?

欣欣向荣 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 欣欣向荣?

欣欣：形容草木生长旺盛；荣：茂盛。形容草木长得茂盛。比喻事业蓬勃发展，兴旺昌盛。

欣欣向荣 — “To describe plants growing luxuriantly and vigorously”

欣欣向荣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe plants growing luxuriantly and vigorously”. Metaphorically, to describe a business, career, or society as prospering, thriving, and flourishing with great vitality. Literally, “flourishing and prosperous”.

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欣欣向荣 Pronunciation and Pinyin

欣xīn
欣xīn
向xiàng
荣róng

欣欣向荣 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
欣	xīn	8	joyful and appreciative
欣	xīn	8	joyful and appreciative
向	xiàng	6	towards, facing, direction
荣	róng	10	Glory, honor, prosperity

Example Sentence with 欣欣向荣

这家新开的社区商店，因为服务周到、商品多样，生意做得欣欣向荣。

This newly opened community store, thanks to its attentive service and diverse products, is experiencing thriving and flourishing business.

Origin and Story of 欣欣向荣

Tao Yuanming, a great poet in ancient times, served as an official in several positions. Dissatisfied with the dark realities of his time, he resolutely resigned and returned to his hometown.

Back home, he enjoyed drinking wine while admiring the luxuriant trees in his courtyard, feeling very joyful. After a satisfying meal and drink, he went to his garden. The full spring scenery inspired him, and he wrote: '木欣欣以向荣，泉涓涓而始流.'

This means, with the arrival of spring, trees and grasses are growing luxuriantly and vigorously, and the water in the mountain springs and streams is beginning to flow gently.

Later, people simplified the phrase '木欣欣以向荣' into the idiom '欣欣向荣', which is now used to metaphorically describe the vigorous and prosperous development of a business or enterprise.

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Questions about 欣欣向荣

What does 欣欣向荣 mean?: 欣欣向荣 (xīn xīn xiàng róng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe plants growing luxuriantly and vigorously”.
How do you pronounce 欣欣向荣?: 欣欣向荣 is pronounced xīn xīn xiàng róng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 欣欣向荣 literally mean?: Literally, 欣欣向荣 means “flourishing and prosperous”. It is used to mean “to describe plants growing luxuriantly and vigorously”.
Where does 欣欣向荣 come from?: 欣欣向荣 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 欣欣向荣?: 欣欣：形容草木生长旺盛；荣：茂盛。形容草木长得茂盛。比喻事业蓬勃发展，兴旺昌盛。

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