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发达

fādá

Description

"发达"常用来说一个地方、经济或身体某部分很好、很强,或者发展得很好。

"发达" is commonly used to describe a place, economy, or part of the body as good, strong, or well-developed.

比如我们会说"发达国家"或者"交通很发达"。

For example, we say "发达国家" (developed country) or "交通很发达" (well-developed transportation).

Meanings

发达fādá

developed; advanced; prosperous

这个城市的经济很发达。

The city's economy is very developed.

发达fādá

well-developed (of body parts, systems)

他的肌肉很发达。

His muscles are well developed.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    发 (to develop/emit) + 达 (to reach/attain), together meaning fully developed or advanced.

  • Nuance

    发达 describes a completed advanced state; 发展 describes the ongoing process of developing.

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