盛况空前

盛況空前

shèngkuàng-kōngqián

idiom #48,143

Meanings

1 a grand occasion without precedent
2 an unprecedented spectacle

Characters

grand; flourishing

situation; occasion

before; precedent

Examples

HSK 5

开幕式盛况空前，吸引了数万名观众。

Kāimùshì shèngkuàng-kōngqián, xīyǐn le shùwàn míng guānzhòng.

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

HSK 5

这次展览盛况空前，参观人数破了纪录。

Zhècì zhǎnlǎn shèngkuàng-kōngqián, cānguān rénshù pò le 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