How to Say ‘Prosperous; booming’ in Traditional Chinese
興隆
💬 Usage Tip: [興] = to flourish, [隆] = grand/abundant. Sounds formal and “lucky.”
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Often used for shops, restaurants, and companies—especially in banners and couplets.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
興隆
[xìng lóng]
prosperous; thriving (especially business)
Often used with 生意 as 生意興隆, meaning business is booming.
祝你生意興隆，客源不斷。
Wishing your business to thrive, with a steady flow of customers.
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