The word 发达 (fādá) is formed through the combination of two distinct but semantically complementary characters: 发 (fā), which carries meanings of "to develop", "to initiate", or "to prosper", and 达 (dá), which means "to reach", "to attain", or "to achieve". Together, they create a coordinative compound where the two elements reinforce and expand upon a shared conceptual theme. The resulting term transcends the simple sum of its parts, synthesizing the idea of vigorous growth or initiation (发) with the successful realization or arrival at a state of flourishing (达), thus conveying the abstract and comprehensive notion of "developed", "prosperous", or "advanced", particularly in the context of economies, regions, or modern societies.