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The word "流行" is formed by combining the character "流", which means "to flow", with "行", which means "to go" or "walk". This combination literally suggests a flowing movement, and through metaphorical extension, it conveys the idea of something spreading or circulating widely among people, leading to its modern meaning of "popular" or "in vogue".

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这种款式现在很流行。

Zhè zhǒng kuǎnshì xiànzài hěn liúxíng.

This style is very popular now.

流行时尚总是在变化。

Liúxíng shíshàng zǒngshì zài biànhuà.

Fashion trends are always changing.

这部电影在年轻人中流行起来。

Zhè bù diànyǐng zài niánqīng rén zhōng liúxíng qǐlái.

This movie has become popular among young people.

互联网加速了流行文化的传播。

Hùliánwǎng jiāsù le liúxíng wénhuà de chuánbō.

The internet has accelerated the spread of popular culture.

尽管这种设计一度流行，但现已过时。

Jǐnguǎn zhè zhǒng shèjì yídù liúxíng, dàn xiàn yǐ guòshí.

Although this design was once popular, it is now outdated.

Word Definition - 流行

liú xíng (of a contagious disease etc) to spread; to propagate; (of a style of clothing, song etc) popular; fashionable

Individual Character Details

流 liú
行 háng, héng, xíng