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🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

过度活跃

Pronunciation / Transliteration: guòdù huóyuè

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hyperactive/ˌhaɪ.pɚˈæk.tɪv/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #3450 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这个过度活跃的孩子在课堂上很难保持安静。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Characterized by excessive physical activity and restlessness.

    "The hyperactive child struggled to sit still during class."
  2. 2

    Referring to a condition often diagnosed in children, marked by impulsiveness and difficulty concentrating.

    "Doctors often assess hyperactive behavior to determine if it is part of ADHD."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive', combined with the English adjective 'active', which stems from the Latin 'activus'. The term gained prominence in medical and psychological contexts during the mid-20th century to describe abnormally excessive movement or behavior.

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