盛行

shèng xíng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to be in vogue; to be popular; to be prevalent

Definition

广泛流行；盛行。

to be prevalent; to be in vogue; to be popular.

Usage

常用于描述某种现象、风尚、疾病等在社会上广泛流行或普遍存在的情况。

Often used to describe a phenomenon, trend, disease, etc., that is widespread or prevalent in society.

Examples

1 这种发型在年轻人中盛行。 (This hairstyle is popular among young people.)
2 当地盛行吃辣的习惯。 (The local habit of eating spicy food is prevalent.)
3 近年来，健身风气盛行。 (In recent years, the fitness trend has become prevalent.)
4 夏季是流感盛行的季节。 (Summer is the season when influenza is prevalent.)
5 这种思想在古代盛行一时。 (This thought was prevalent in ancient times for a while.)

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