🇨🇳 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, lau…

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'.

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