高兴 (gāoxìng) — happy; glad; pleased
HSK 3 | adjective | feeling cheerful and satisfied
高兴 (gāoxìng)
高兴 describes a bright, uplifted mood of gladness or pleasure, often triggered by a positive event.
Meanings
- [adj] happy; glad; pleased; in good spirits
Example Sentences
听到你要来，我真的很高兴！ Tīng dào nǐ yào lái, wǒ zhēn de hěn gāoxìng! Hearing that you are coming, I am really happy!
他通过考试了，全家都很高兴。 Tā tōngguò kǎoshì le, quánjiā dōu hěn gāoxìng. He passed the exam and the whole family was pleased.
高兴的时候，她喜欢唱歌。 Gāoxìng de shíhou, tā xǐhuān chànggē. When she is happy, she likes to sing.
这个消息让每个人都高兴起来。 Zhège xiāoxi ràng měi gèrén dōu gāoxìng qǐlái. This news made everyone feel glad.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 非常高兴 | very happy |
| 让人高兴 | to make someone happy |
| 高兴地笑 | to smile happily |
| 不高兴 | unhappy; displeased |
Memory Hook
高 means "high/tall" and 兴 means "excitement/spirit." When you are happy, your spirits are running high.