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高兴

gāo xìng

pleased; happy

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Example Sentences

我很高兴。

wǒ hěn gāoxìng.

I am very happy.

他很高兴。

tā hěn gāoxìng.

He is very happy.

我们都很高兴。

wǒmen dōu hěn gāoxìng.

We are all very happy.

Synonyms

开心 (kāixīn)

happy

快乐 (kuàilè)

joyful

高兴 (gāoxìng)

delighted

Antonyms

伤心 (shāngxīn)

sad

难过 (nánguò)

upset

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 高兴 (gāoxìng) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 高 (gāo) and 兴 (xìng). The character 高 originally meant "tall" or "high", but it has also been used to refer to things that are considered to be good or positive. The character 兴 originally meant "to rise" or "to flourish", but it has also been used to refer to things that are exciting or interesting. When these two characters are combined, they create the word 高兴, which means "happy" or "glad".The word 高兴 is often used to describe feelings of joy, happiness, or excitement. It can also be used to describe things that are considered to be good or positive. For example, someone might say 我很高兴 (wǒ hěn gāoxìng), which means "I am very happy". Or, someone might say 这部电影很高兴 (zhè bù diànyǐng hěn gāoxìng), which means "This movie is very exciting".The word 高兴 is a common word in Chinese, and it is used in both formal and informal settings. It is a versatile word that can be used to express a variety of emotions and feelings.