It describes a lively, energetic personality or a vibrant, dynamic atmosphere.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Describes someone who is energetic and cheerful.
- Used for lively atmospheres or vivid expressions.
- Commonly associated with children and youth.
Overview
- 1概述：活泼是一个非常常用的形容词，核心含义是“充满活力”。它既可以描述人的性格，也可以描述事物的状态。当形容人时，带有积极、阳光、讨人喜欢的色彩；当形容事物时，则强调其灵动、有生气，而非死气沉沉。2) 用法模式：作为形容词，它常作谓语（如：他很活泼）、定语（如：活泼的孩子）或补语（如：跳得活泼）。在程度副词方面，常与“很”、“非常”、“特别”搭配。3) 常见语境：最常用于描述儿童（天真活泼）、青少年（性格活泼）或课堂氛围（气氛活泼）。在文学创作中，也常用来形容文笔生动（语言活泼）。4) 近义词辨析：与“活跃”相比，“活泼”更倾向于描述性格和天性，而“活跃”更侧重于社会活动或氛围的参与度（如：思维活跃、气氛活跃）。与“开朗”相比，“活泼”多了一份动作上的灵动和好动，而“开朗”侧重于心理的豁达和乐观。
Examples
他是一个活泼的孩子。
everydayHe is a lively child.
课堂气氛非常活泼。
formalThe classroom atmosphere is very lively.
她性格活泼，很爱交朋友。
informalShe has a lively personality and loves making friends.
这篇散文语言活泼，引人入胜。
academicThe language of this essay is vivid and engaging.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
活泼开朗
lively and cheerful
活泼的性格
lively personality
活泼的气氛
lively atmosphere
Often Confused With
Active/Dynamic. Used for social groups, markets, or atmospheres rather than individual personalities.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is generally positive and informal. It is frequently used in social or educational contexts. Avoid using it to describe people in highly formal or somber situations.
Common Mistakes
Students often use it to describe inanimate objects that are 'busy' (like a market), where '活跃' is better. It is also sometimes incorrectly used to mean 'smart', which is not its primary meaning.
Tips
Focus on the physical aspect
Use '活泼' when you see someone moving around energetically. It often implies physical activity and high spirits.
Avoid using for serious events
Do not describe a funeral or a serious meeting as '活泼'. It would be culturally inappropriate.
Cultural preference for children
In Chinese culture, '活泼可爱' is a standard compliment for children. It reflects the ideal energetic and cute image.
Word Origin
The character '活' means life, and '泼' relates to splashing water. Together, they represent the overflowing, unstoppable energy of life.
Cultural Context
In China, being '活泼' is highly valued in children as it indicates health and intelligence. It is a common compliment given by elders to younger generations.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'live' (活) person who is 'jumping' (泼/pō implies splashing/movement). A person who is always 'splashing' with energy!
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“活泼”侧重于外在的表现，如爱说爱动；“开朗”侧重于内心状态，指性格豁达、不压抑。一个人可以既活泼又开朗。
可以，但语气上会显得对方比较年轻、随和或充满童心。在正式商务场合，形容成年人通常使用“活跃”或“开朗”。
可以形容艺术作品或色彩，比如“色彩活泼”表示颜色明快鲜亮，“文笔活泼”表示语言生动有趣。
最常见的反义词是“文静”、“呆板”或“沉闷”。根据语境不同，反义词的选择也会有所变化。
Test Yourself
这个小女孩非常___，大家都喜欢她。
形容小女孩性格好，用活泼最合适。
Score: /1
Summary
It describes a lively, energetic personality or a vibrant, dynamic atmosphere.
- Describes someone who is energetic and cheerful.
- Used for lively atmospheres or vivid expressions.
- Commonly associated with children and youth.
Focus on the physical aspect
Use '活泼' when you see someone moving around energetically. It often implies physical activity and high spirits.
Avoid using for serious events
Do not describe a funeral or a serious meeting as '活泼'. It would be culturally inappropriate.
Cultural preference for children
In Chinese culture, '活泼可爱' is a standard compliment for children. It reflects the ideal energetic and cute image.
Examples
4 of 4他是一个活泼的孩子。
He is a lively child.
课堂气氛非常活泼。
The classroom atmosphere is very lively.
她性格活泼，很爱交朋友。
She has a lively personality and loves making friends.
这篇散文语言活泼，引人入胜。
The language of this essay is vivid and engaging.
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This Word in Other Languages
Related Vocabulary
More general words
一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
