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高兴

gāoxìng
adjective★Beginner
informal

Happy; pleased; feeling joyful or satisfied

我今天很高兴。

I'm very happy today.

看到你成功,我感到非常高兴。

Seeing you succeed makes me very happy.

💡

Commonly used to express positive emotions in everyday conversations.

Collocations

非常高兴very happy感到高兴feel happy让...高兴make someone happy

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

开开心心phrase
happily; in high spirits
乐不可支idiom
overjoyed; extremely happy

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

高兴 is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal expressions of gratitude.

⚡Gold Rule

Emotional Context

Use 高兴 to describe a general feeling of happiness or satisfaction, rather than specific emotions like excitement or joy.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 高 (gāo, high) and 兴 (xìng, joy), literally meaning 'high joy'

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe a positive emotional state, similar to 'happy' or 'pleased' in English. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

高
high; elevated
root
+
兴
joy; interest
root
汉英词典

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