Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
活跃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
Hanzi
Pinyin
English
Tags
活跃
huóyuè
active
HSK 6, vn, 20 strokes, rank #6500, Hard
活跃
huóyuè
lively
HSK 6, vn, 20 strokes, rank #6500, Hard
活跃
huóyuè
excited
HSK 6, vn, 20 strokes, rank #6500, Hard
活跃
huóyuè
to enliven
HSK 6, vn, 20 strokes, rank #6500, Hard
活跃
huóyuè
to brighten up
HSK 6, vn, 20 strokes, rank #6500, Hard
huóyuè(huo2yue4)huo yue T2
1active
2lively
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
活跃(活躍)huóyuè(huo2yue4)
活跃 (huóyuè) means 'active' or 'lively' and is often used to describe a person's energetic demeanor or a dynamic environment. It can refer to both physical activity and a vibrant atmosphere, making it suitable for contexts like social gatherings, discussions, or even economic conditions.
Strokes20Frequency#6500DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, being described as 活跃 is often a compliment, indicating that someone is social, engaging, and contributes positively to group dynamics, especially in communal settings like festivals or celebrations.
Memory tip
Imagine a lively scene where people are moving around energetically, reminiscent of the character 活 (huó), which means 'live' or 'alive.' The character 跃 (yuè) resembles a person jumping or leaping, symbolizing activity and excitement. Together, they create a vivid image of vitality.
Meanings of 活跃
huóyuè(huo2yue4)
1active
2lively
Exercise 1 of 2
By ear
Play it, then pick what 活跃 means.
About 活跃
活跃Simplified
活躍Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#6500Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
Podcast: 活跃
Podcast: 活跃
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 活跃
Quick Contrast
活泼 (huópō) refers specifically to a lively and cheerful personality, often used for children or playful contexts, while 活跃 (huóyuè) can describe a broader range of energetic activity, including environments and situations.
Usage Notes
活跃 is typically used in more informal contexts, such as conversations or social settings, rather than in formal writing. Be careful not to confuse it with '安静' (ānjìng), which means 'quiet'—the opposite of '活跃.' Common collocations include '市场活跃' (shìchǎng huóyuè) for 'active market.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 活跃 connects well with other terms related to personality and behavior. Students should focus on using it in different contexts and forming sentences with related words like '积极' (jījí, active) and '兴奋' (xīngfèn, excited) to enhance their vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 活跃 with '消极' (xiāojí), which means 'negative' or 'passive.' For example, saying '他是个消极的人' (tā shì gè xiāojí de rén) to mean 'he is an active person' is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '他是个活跃的人' (tā shì gè huóyuè de rén).
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 活跃
Premium — Locked
Tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 活跃, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 活跃 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 活跃?
Example
Learning Lab
Knowing 活跃 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
活跃 (huóyuè) means 'active' or 'lively' and is often used to describe a person's energetic demeanor or a dynamic environment. It can refer to both physical activity and a vibrant atmosphere, making it suitable for contexts like social gatherings, discussions, or even economic conditions.
When to use 活跃
活跃 is typically used in more informal contexts, such as conversations or social settings, rather than in formal writing. Be careful not to confuse it with '安静' (ānjìng), which means 'quiet'—the opposite of '活跃.' Common collocations include '市场活跃' (shìchǎng huóyuè) for 'active market.'
活跃 or something close to it
活泼 (huópō) refers specifically to a lively and cheerful personality, often used for children or playful contexts, while 活跃 (huóyuè) can describe a broader range of energetic activity, including environments and situations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 活跃 with '消极' (xiāojí), which means 'negative' or 'passive.' For example, saying '他是个消极的人' (tā shì gè xiāojí de rén) to mean 'he is an active person' is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '他是个活跃的人' (tā shì gè huóyuè de rén).
Write 活跃
活
跃
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 活跃 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar patterns of 活跃
活跃 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
臭氧是一种非常____的氧气形态。
Ozone is a highly reactive form of oxygen gas.
Example sentences for 活跃 (15)
Listen to all sentences once to receive XP
1
臭氧是一种非常活跃的氧气形态。
chòu yǎng shì yī zhǒng fēicháng huóyuè de yǎngqì xíngtài。
Ozone is a highly reactive form of oxygen gas.
2
他是当下仍旧活跃的最有闯劲、最具想象力的爵士乐钢琴师之一。
tā shì dāngxià réngjiù huóyuè de zuì yǒu chuǎng jìn、 zuì jù xiǎngxiàng lì de juéshì lè gāngqín Shī zhīyī。
He's one of the most dynamically imaginative jazz pianists still functioning.
3
宴会常常会因为一些非常诙谐的讲话而气氛活跃，热闹非凡。
yànhuì chángcháng huì yīnwèi yìxiē fēicháng huī xié de jiǎnghuà ér qìfēn huóyuè， rènao fēifán。
The dinner was often a riotous affair enlivened by superbly witty speeches.
4
他虽然老了, 可是挺活跃.
tā suīrán lǎo le, kěshì tǐng huóyuè.
He is old, yet active.
5
她尽管年事渐高，仍然十分活跃。
tā jǐnguǎn nián shì jiān gāo， réngrán shífēn huóyuè。
She is still very active, in spite of her advancing years.
6
天没亮,田间就已一片活跃.
tiān méi liàng, tiánjiān jiù yǐ yī piàn huóyuè.
The fields are stirring with life before daybreak.
