- 1. lively; bustling with noise and excitement
- ♦ ~的菜市场 a food market bustling with activity; a busy food market
- ♦ 晚会很~。 It was a very lively evening party.
- ♦ 大家热热闹闹玩了个痛快。 Everyone had a terrific time.
- 2. liven up; have a jolly time
- ♦ 你说个笑话让大伙儿~~吧。 Tell us a joke to liven things up.
- ♦ 那天他们聚在一起~了一番。 That day they got together and had a jolly time .
- 3. a scene of bustle and excitement; a thrilling sight
- ♦ 节日里街上有~看。 There will be lots of fun to watch in the streets during the holidays. 另见〖看热闹〗