高兴 (gāoxìng)

An adjective describing a feeling of happiness or pleasure, typically in response to a specific event or situation. It refers to a cheerful, upbeat mood rather than deep contentment.

Meanings

[adjective] Happy, glad, pleased, in high spirits.
[verb] To be glad to do something, to enjoy doing something.

Example Sentences

见到你我很高兴。 Jiàn dào nǐ wǒ hěn gāoxìng. I am very happy to see you.

他考试考得很好，所以很高兴。 Tā kǎoshì kǎo de hěn hǎo, suǒyǐ hěn gāoxìng. He did well on the exam, so he is very happy.

她高兴地笑了。 Tā gāoxìng de xiào le. She smiled happily.

你高兴做什么就做什么吧。 Nǐ gāoxìng zuò shénme jiù zuò shénme ba. Do whatever makes you happy.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
很高兴 (hěn gāoxìng)	very happy
高兴地 (gāoxìng de)	happily (adverb)
不高兴 (bù gāoxìng)	unhappy, displeased
高兴起来 (gāoxìng qǐlái)	cheer up, become happy
让人高兴 (ràng rén gāoxìng)	make someone happy
高兴得跳起来 (gāoxìng de tiào qǐlái)	so happy they jumped

Memory Hook

高 means "high" and 兴 relates to "spirit/mood." When your spirits are high, you are 高兴.