How common it is
高兴 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say gāoxìng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
高兴 can be used to express feelings of joy or happiness in various situations, such as when you are playing with friends or eating your favorite food.
高兴 can be used to express feelings of joy or happiness in various situations, such as when you are playing with friends or eating your favorite food.
Context note
高兴 is commonly used in daily conversations among family members, friends, and colleagues to share positive emotions. It can also appear in greetings or responses during celebrations like birthdays or festivals.
高兴 is commonly used in daily conversations among family members, friends, and colleagues to share positive emotions. It can also appear in greetings or responses during celebrations like birthdays or festivals.
5 examples
我很高兴
Wǒ hěn gāoxìng
I am very happy.
他很高兴收到礼物
Tā hěn gāoxìng shōudào lǐwù
He is very happy to receive a gift.
我们都很高兴
Wǒmen dōu hěn gāoxìng
We are all very happy.
看到你很高兴
Kàn dào nǐ hěn gāoxìng
Seeing you makes me very happy.
今天我很高兴
Jīntiān wǒ hěn gāoxìng
Today I am very happy.
5 mini stories
妈妈很高兴看到我
Māma hěn gāoxìng kàn dào wǒ
Mom is very happy to see me.
我们一起去公园玩，很高兴
Wǒmen yīqǐ qù gōngyuán wán, hěn gāoxìng.
We went to the park together and were very happy.
他收到了好消息，很高兴
Tā shōudào le hǎoxiāoqù, hěn gāoxìng.
He received good news and was very happy.
我们一起去旅行，很高兴
Wǒmen yīqǐ qù lǚxíng, hěn gāoxìng.
We went on a trip together and were very happy.
他收到了礼物，很高兴
Tā shōudào le lǐwù, hěn gāoxìng.
He received a gift and was very happy.