🇨🇳 How to say

“happy” in Chinese

高兴gāoxìng
Illustration of "happy" in a Chinese cultural setting
A child with a wide smile runs through a sunlit park, holding a colorful balloon. Their parent watches from a bench, laughing as the child's joy fills the air.

Usage note

高兴 is used for everyday happiness, like feeling pleased or delighted. It's common in greetings and simple statements, and sounds more formal than the casual '开心'.

Examples

  • 我很高兴。

    I am very happy.

  • 他今天很高兴。

    He is happy today.

  • 我们很高兴见到你。

    We are happy to see you.

Quick check

What does "高兴" mean?

  • A. happy
  • B. old
  • C. slow
  • D. good

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