盛况空前

盛況空前

shèngkuàngkōngqián

idiom #48,143

Meanings

1 a grand occasion without precedent
2 an unprecedented spectacle

Characters

grand; flourishing

situation; occasion

before; precedent

Examples

开幕式盛况空前，吸引了数万名观众。

Kāimùshì shèngkuàngkōngqián, xīyǐnle shù wàn míng guānzhòng.

The opening ceremony was an unprecedented spectacle, drawing tens of thousands of spectators.

这次展览盛况空前，参观人数破了纪录。

Zhè cì zhǎnlǎn shèngkuàngkōngqián, cānguān rénshù pòle jìlù.

The exhibition's turnout was unprecedented — attendance broke all records.

Tips

usage

Strongly positive and superlative. Reserved for large public events — ceremonies, festivals, tournaments, exhibitions. Don't use for small gatherings.

grammar

空前 (unprecedented) modifies 盛况 (grand occasion) in a noun-adjective order typical of classical Chinese. Often pairs with 规模空前 (unprecedented scale).

Stroke Order

盛 shèng

况 kuàng

空 kōng

前 qián