生动

shēngdòng

vivid

HSK 5

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"生动" (shēng dòng) describes something vivid, lively, or full of life. It is often used to characterize descriptions, stories, images, or performances that feel very real and engaging.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "生动" used to praise explanations, storytelling, paintings, or any expression that captures attention by being lively and detailed.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "生动" (vivid explanation): used when a speaker explains something in an engaging way.
  • "生动" (vivid scene): describes images or scenes that appear lively and colorful.
  • "描绘生动" (portray vividly): used when describing how well someone depicts characters or scenes.

Nuances

Using "生动" implies not just clarity but also emotional engagement and vividness that makes the subject come alive in the listener's or viewer's mind. It is more expressive than simply "clear" or "detailed." Avoid confusing it with "活泼," which emphasizes liveliness in personality or behavior rather than vividness of depiction.

例文

他的讲解非常生动,大家都听得很入迷。

Tā de jiǎngjiě fēicháng shēngdòng, dàjiā dōu tīng de hěn rùmí.

His explanation was very vivid, and everyone listened attentively.

这幅画色彩鲜艳,画面生动,充满了活力。

Zhè fú huà sècǎi xiānyàn, huàmiàn shēngdòng, chōngmǎn le huólì.

This painting has bright colors and a vivid scene full of energy.

他讲故事的时候总是很生动,能把人物形象描绘得栩栩如生。

Tā jiǎng gùshì de shíhòu zǒng shì hěn shēngdòng, néng bǎ rénwù xíngxiàng

He always tells stories vividly, able to portray characters lifelike.