Vocabulary
활기차다
lively, energetic
Meaning
Describes a person, atmosphere, or activity full of energy.
Why this form?
활발하다 — “active, lively”: emphasizes activity or participation; 활기차다 evokes an energetic, spirited impression.
Natural usage
활기차다 → 활기찬 분위기, 활기차게 웃다.
Forms not to confuse
활발하다
그 아이는 활동이 활발해요. — That child is very active.
Hanja
활기 (活氣) — 活 “alive, active”; 氣 “energy, vital breath”. These characters belong to the noun 활기 (“vigor”) within 활기차다; the Korean suffix -차다 has no hanja.
Examples
호석은 활기차고 사교적으로 보인다. — Hoseok seems energetic and sociable.
시장이 활기차 보여요. — The market looks lively.