活泼 huópo lively
lively; vivacious
How to remember 活泼: 活 alive + 泼 pour = lively.
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How it is used
- Describes a person's temperament, especially children - 这个孩子很活泼 (zhège háizi hěn huópo) this kid is lively/spirited.
- Different from 热闹 (a lively place/atmosphere) - 活泼 describes a person's personality or a style (活泼的文章 a lively piece of writing), not a crowded scene.
- Often paired with 可爱 (cute) when describing children in a warm, approving tone.
- Can modify writing or teaching style too - 语言活泼 (yǔyán huópo) lively, engaging language.
Example sentences
- 他有点活泼。 Tā yǒudiǎn huópō.He's a bit lively.
- 少年们很活泼。 Shàoniánmen hěn huópo.The young boys are very spirited.