B1 adjective

发达

fādá

When using 发达 (fādá), think about things that are highly developed, often economically or technologically. For example, a country or city can be 发达, meaning it's prosperous and advanced. You can also use it to describe a developed industry or even well-developed muscles! It implies a state of being advanced and flourishing.

Le savais-tu ?

The character '发' (fā) is also part of '发财' (fā cái), meaning 'to get rich' or 'to prosper', highlighting a connection to growth and success.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈfɑːˈdɑː/
US /ˈfɑːˈdɑː/
even stress on both syllables
Rime avec
fā - like 'far' without the 'r' sound dá - like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'
Erreurs fréquentes
  • mispronouncing the tones (both are first tone)

Exemples par niveau

1

这个城市很发达。

This city is very developed.

2

中国经济越来越发达。

China's economy is becoming more and more developed.

3

我们国家是一个发达国家。

Our country is a developed country.

4

他们的科技很发达。

Their technology is very advanced (developed).

5

上海是一个非常发达的城市。

Shanghai is a very developed city.

6

这个地区交通很发达。

Transportation in this area is very developed.

7

欧洲很多国家都很发达。

Many countries in Europe are very developed.

8

他们想让家乡变得更发达。

They want to make their hometown more developed.

1

中国经济发展得很发达。

China's economy is very developed.

很 (hěn) means 'very', used to intensify adjectives.

2

这个城市交通发达,生活很方便。

This city has developed transportation, life is very convenient.

交通 (jiāotōng) means 'transportation'. 很方便 (hěn fāngbiàn) means 'very convenient'.

3

我们国家科技发达,有很多新发明。

Our country's technology is developed, there are many new inventions.

科技 (kējì) means 'science and technology'. 新发明 (xīn fāmíng) means 'new inventions'.

4

希望有一天,我的事业也能如此发达。

I hope one day, my career can also be so flourishing.

事业 (shìyè) means 'career'. 如此 (rúcǐ) means 'so/such'.

5

发达国家的人们生活水平比较高。

People in developed countries have a relatively high standard of living.

发达国家 (fādá guójiā) means 'developed countries'. 生活水平 (shēnghuó shuǐpíng) means 'standard of living'.

6

旅游业在这里发展得很发达。

The tourism industry is developing very flourishingly here.

旅游业 (lǚyóuyè) means 'tourism industry'. '发展得很' (fāzhǎn de hěn) indicates the extent of development.

7

大脑发达的人通常很聪明。

People with developed brains are usually very intelligent.

大脑 (dànǎo) means 'brain'. 聪明 (cōngmíng) means 'intelligent'.

8

这个地区的农业非常发达。

Agriculture in this region is very developed.

农业 (nóngyè) means 'agriculture'. 地区 (dìqū) means 'region'.

Souvent confondu avec

发达 vs 发达国家 (fādá guójiā)

Developed country.

发达 vs 发达城市 (fādá chéngshì)

Developed city.

发达 vs 四肢发达 (sìzhī fādá)

Literally 'well-developed limbs,' often used humorously or critically to describe someone who is strong physically but not very intelligent.

Facile à confondre

发达 vs 发展 (fāzhǎn)

Both involve progress and growth.

发展 (fāzhǎn) is a verb meaning 'to develop' or 'to grow,' emphasizing the process of development. 发达 (fādá) is an adjective describing something that is already developed or flourishing.

中国经济发展很快。(Zhōngguó jīngjì fāzhǎn hěn kuài.) - China's economy is developing very fast. 这次会议发展了我们的关系。(Zhè cì huìyì fāzhǎn le wǒmen de guānxì.) - This meeting developed our relationship.

发达 vs 繁荣 (fánróng)

Both describe a state of flourishing or prosperity.

繁荣 (fánróng) specifically refers to economic prosperity, often implying a bustling and thriving market. 发达 (fādá) is broader, referring to development in any aspect (e.g., technology, culture, economy) and doesn't solely focus on economic activity.

这个城市经济繁荣。(Zhège chéngshì jīngjì fánróng.) - The economy of this city is prosperous. 我们的国家繁荣昌盛。(Wǒmen de guójiā fánróng chāngshèng.) - Our country is prosperous and flourishing.

发达 vs 进步 (jìnbù)

Both relate to improvement and moving forward.

进步 (jìnbù) means 'to make progress' or 'progress' (verb or noun), focusing on the act of getting better or advancing. 发达 (fādá) describes the *state* of being advanced or well-developed.

他的中文进步很大。(Tā de Zhōngwén jìnbù hěn dà.) - His Chinese has made great progress. 科学技术正在进步。(Kēxué jìshù zhèngzài jìnbù.) - Science and technology are progressing.

发达 vs 先进 (xiānjìn)

Both imply being at an advanced stage.

先进 (xiānjìn) usually describes something that is cutting-edge, state-of-the-art, or leading in its field (e.g., advanced technology, advanced management). 发达 (fādá) describes a general level of development of a region, country, or system.

这是一家生产先进设备的工厂。(Zhè shì yī jiā shēngchǎn xiānjìn shèbèi de gōngchǎng.) - This is a factory that produces advanced equipment. 他的思想很先进。(Tā de sīxiǎng hěn xiānjìn.) - His ideas are very advanced.

发达 vs 昌盛 (chāngshèng)

Both convey a sense of flourishing and prosperity.

昌盛 (chāngshèng) is often used in more formal or literary contexts to describe a flourishing and prosperous state, especially for a nation or culture, often with a historical connotation. 发达 (fādá) is more commonly used in modern contexts for general development.

祝愿祖国繁荣昌盛。(Zhùyuàn zǔguó fánróng chāngshèng.) - Wish the motherland prosperity and flourishing. 这个朝代非常昌盛。(Zhège cháodài fēicháng chāngshèng.) - This dynasty was very prosperous.

Origine du mot

Combination of '发' (fā) meaning 'to issue, to send out, to develop' and '达' (dá) meaning 'to reach, to arrive, to achieve'.

Sens originel : The individual characters together signify a process of reaching a state of development or achievement.

Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic languages, Mandarin Chinese.

Contexte culturel

In Chinese culture, '发达' often implies not just economic or technological advancement, but also a sense of progress and prosperity across various aspects of society. It's a commonly used term when discussing national development or the success of a city or region. You'll hear it frequently in news reports and daily conversations about societal progress.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Talking about developed countries/areas.

  • 发达国家 (fādá guójiā) - developed country
  • 经济发达 (jīngjì fādá) - economically developed
  • 发达城市 (fādá chéngshì) - developed city

Discussing the development of technology or infrastructure.

  • 科技发达 (kējì fādá) - technologically advanced/developed
  • 交通发达 (jiāotōng fādá) - well-developed transportation
  • 网络发达 (wǎngluò fādá) - developed internet

Referring to the development of an economy or industry.

  • 工业发达 (gōngyè fādá) - developed industry
  • 商业发达 (shāngyè fādá) - developed commerce
  • 旅游业发达 (lǚyóuyè fādá) - developed tourism industry

Describing someone's physical development (e.g., muscles).

  • 肌肉发达 (jīròu fādá) - well-developed muscles
  • 四肢发达 (sìzhī fādá) - well-developed limbs (often implies physically strong but not necessarily intelligent)

Talking about the flourishing of a culture or civilization.

  • 文化发达 (wénhuà fādá) - developed culture
  • 文明发达 (wénmíng fādá) - developed civilization

Amorces de conversation

"你觉得哪个国家最发达? (Nǐ juéde nǎge guójiā zuì fādá?) - Which country do you think is the most developed?"

"你住的城市交通发达吗? (Nǐ zhù de chéngshì jiāotōng fādá ma?) - Is the transportation in the city you live in well-developed?"

"你认为科技对社会发展有什么影响? (Nǐ rènwéi kējì duì shèhuì fāzhǎn yǒu shénme yǐngxiǎng?) - What impact do you think technology has on social development?"

"你觉得未来哪些行业会更发达? (Nǐ juéde wèilái nǎxiē hángyè huì gèng fādá?) - Which industries do you think will be more developed in the future?"

"你喜欢去经济发达的城市旅行吗? (Nǐ xǐhuān qù jīngjì fādá de chéngshì lǚxíng ma?) - Do you like to travel to economically developed cities?"

Sujets d'écriture

描述一个你认为发达的国家或城市,并说明原因。(Miáoshù yīgè nǐ rènwéi fādá de guójiā huò chéngshì, bìng shuōmíng yuányīn.) - Describe a country or city you consider developed and explain why.

写下你对家乡发展状况的看法,哪些方面发达,哪些方面需要改进。(Xiě xià nǐ duì jiāxiāng fāzhǎn zhuàngkuàng de kànfǎ, nǎxiē fāngmiàn fādá, nǎxiē fāngmiàn xūyào gǎijìn.) - Write down your thoughts on the development of your hometown, what aspects are developed, and what aspects need improvement.

思考科技发展给你的生活带来了哪些便利和挑战。(Sīkǎo kējì fāzhǎn gěi nǐ de shēnghuó dài láile nǎxiē biànlì hé tiǎozhàn.) - Reflect on the conveniences and challenges that technological development has brought to your life.

想象一个未来高度发达的社会,并描述它会是什么样子。(Xiǎngxiàng yīgè wèilái gāodù fādá de shèhuì, bìng miáoshù tā huì shì shénme yàngzi.) - Imagine a highly developed society in the future and describe what it would be like.

你认为一个真正的“发达”社会应该具备哪些特点?(Nǐ rènwéi yīgè zhēnzhèng de “fādá” shèhuì yīnggāi jùbèi nǎxiē tèdiǎn?) - What characteristics do you think a truly "developed" society should possess?

Teste-toi 42 questions

fill blank A1

这个国家很___。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 发达

The sentence means 'This country is very developed.' '发达' (fādá) means developed or flourishing.

fill blank A1

上海是一个很___的城市。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 发达

The sentence means 'Shanghai is a very developed city.' '发达' (fādá) describes a place that is advanced and prosperous.

fill blank A1

他们的经济很___。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 发达

The sentence means 'Their economy is very flourishing.' '发达' (fādá) can describe a flourishing economy.

fill blank A1

这个地区的交通很___。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 发达

The sentence means 'The transportation in this area is very developed.' '发达' (fādá) can refer to well-developed infrastructure.

fill blank A1

他们有很多___的科技产品。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 发达

The sentence means 'They have many developed technological products.' '发达' (fādá) can describe advanced technology.

fill blank A1

这个城市有很___的教育系统。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 发达

The sentence means 'This city has a very developed education system.' '发达' (fādá) can describe a well-developed system.

sentence order A1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 中国 是 国家

This sentence introduces China as a country. The basic structure is 'Subject 是 Predicate'.

sentence order A1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 你 好 吗

This is a common greeting in Chinese, meaning 'How are you?'. '你' (you), '好' (good), '吗' (question particle).

sentence order A1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 我 爱 北京

This sentence means 'I love Beijing'. '我' (I), '爱' (love), '北京' (Beijing).

listening A2

This city is very developed.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 这个城市很发达。
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening A2

China's economy is becoming more and more developed.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 中国经济越来越发达。
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening A2

Developed countries have a high standard of living.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 发达国家的生活水平很高。
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

这个国家很发达。

Focus: fādá

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

我们希望我们的城市越来越发达。

Focus: yuè lái yuè fādá

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

科技发达改变了我们的生活。

Focus: kējì fādá

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening B1

This country's economy is highly developed.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 这个国家经济很发达。
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening B1

His career is now very flourishing.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 他的事业现在非常发达。
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening B1

We need more developed technology.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 我们需要更发达的科技。
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

中国是一个发达国家吗?

Focus: 发达 (fādá)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

我们希望生活在一个更发达的社会。

Focus: 发达 (fādá)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

你觉得什么让一个城市发达?

Focus: 发达 (fādá)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing B1

Describe a country that you consider '发达' (developed/flourishing) and explain why.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我认为德国是一个发达国家。它的经济非常发达,科技水平也很高。德国的教育系统也很好,培养了很多优秀的人才。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing B1

Imagine your hometown becomes more '发达'. What changes would you expect to see?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

如果我的家乡变得更发达,我希望看到更好的交通系统,比如更快的地铁和更宽的道路。环境也会变得更好,有更多的公园和绿地。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing B1

In your opinion, what is one important characteristic of a '发达' (developed/flourishing) society?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

一个发达社会的重要特点是人民的生活水平很高,大家都有很好的教育和医疗条件。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
reading B1

根据这段话,中国经济发展的情况是怎样的?

Read this passage:

中国在过去几十年里经济发展非常快,很多城市变得越来越发达。人们的生活水平也有了很大的提高。但是,一些偏远地区的发展速度还是比较慢。

根据这段话,中国经济发展的情况是怎样的?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 经济发展很快,但部分地区发展较慢。

文章中提到“中国在过去几十年里经济发展非常快,很多城市变得越来越发达”,但同时也指出“一些偏远地区的发展速度还是比较慢”,因此选项C最符合。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 经济发展很快,但部分地区发展较慢。

文章中提到“中国在过去几十年里经济发展非常快,很多城市变得越来越发达”,但同时也指出“一些偏远地区的发展速度还是比较慢”,因此选项C最符合。

reading B1

这段话主要说明了什么?

Read this passage:

这个国家虽然经济不那么发达,但是它的文化艺术非常繁荣,吸引了很多游客。人们在这里可以体验到独特的传统生活。

这段话主要说明了什么?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 这个国家的文化艺术很发达。

文章明确提到“它的文化艺术非常繁荣”,并且吸引了游客。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 这个国家的文化艺术很发达。

文章明确提到“它的文化艺术非常繁荣”,并且吸引了游客。

reading B1

为什么发达国家投资高科技?

Read this passage:

科技的发展使得我们的生活更加便利。现在很多发达国家都在投资高科技,希望能在未来保持领先地位。这不仅是为了经济,也是为了人民的福祉。

为什么发达国家投资高科技?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 为了经济发展和人民的福祉。

文章中提到“这不仅是为了经济,也是为了人民的福祉”,表明是两个原因。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 为了经济发展和人民的福祉。

文章中提到“这不仅是为了经济,也是为了人民的福祉”,表明是两个原因。

multiple choice C1

Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 中国的经济发展非常___。

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 发达 (fādá - developed)

The sentence describes China's economic development, making '发达' (developed) the most suitable choice to indicate a high level of growth and advancement.

multiple choice C1

Which of the following phrases uses '发达' correctly?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 发达国家 (fādá guójiā - developed country)

'发达' typically describes regions, economies, or industries that are highly developed or flourishing. '发达国家' is a common and correct collocation.

multiple choice C1

Select the sentence that best conveys the meaning of 'flourishing' for a city:

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 这个城市的基础设施非常发达,生活便利。(Zhège chéngshì de jīchǔ shèshī fēicháng fādá, shēnghuó biànlì. - This city's infrastructure is very developed, making life convenient.)

The phrase '基础设施非常发达' (infrastructure is very developed) directly indicates a flourishing and advanced state for a city.

true false C1

It is correct to say '发达的身体' (fādá de shēntǐ - developed body) to mean a well-built physique.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

'发达' can be used to describe a well-developed or strong body, particularly muscles, making this statement true.

true false C1

The phrase '发达的语言' (fādá de yǔyán - developed language) accurately describes a language with a rich vocabulary and complex grammar.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

'发达' can refer to something highly developed or sophisticated. A language with rich vocabulary and complex grammar can be described as '发达的语言'.

true false C1

You can use '发达' to describe a newly planted seed that is growing quickly.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Faux

'发达' typically implies a mature state of development or prosperity, not the initial stages of growth. For a rapidly growing seed, words like '生长迅速' (shēngzhǎng xùnsù - growing rapidly) would be more appropriate.

sentence order C1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 经济 使 这个 国家 变得 非常 发达。

The correct order is 'Economy makes this country become very developed.'

sentence order C1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 通讯 技术 越来越 发达, 方便了 人们的 生活。

The correct order is 'Communication technology is becoming more and more developed, facilitating people's lives.'

sentence order C1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 这个 城市 的 交通 系统 十分 发达。

The correct order is 'This city's transportation system is very developed.'

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