高兴

gāo xìng

HSK 2.0 Level 1 HSK 3.0 Level 1 Adjective Very common

Definitions

1. happy
2. glad
3. willing (to do sth)
4. in a cheerful mood

Word relationships

Antonyms

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难过

nán guò

to feel sad

情绪相反，表示悲伤

Related words

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愉快

yú kuài

cheerful

近义词，但更正式，常用于书面语

Synonyms

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快乐

kuài lè

happy; joyful

都表示愉快的心情，但“快乐”更常用

开心

kāi xīn

to feel happy

都表示喜悦，但“开心”更口语化

Usage notes

Collocations

常与程度副词搭配，如“很高兴”、“高兴极了”。也可作谓语和定语。

Formality

中性词，既用于口语也用于书面语。

Example Sentences

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他高兴得疯了一样。

He was so happy that he seemed crazy.

他高兴得不得了。

He is extremely happy.

他高兴地笑了。

He laughed happily.

我今天很高兴。

I am very happy today.

稻谷丰收了，农民们很高兴。

The paddy is harvested and the farmers are very happy.

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Words Containing 高兴

高高兴兴

gāo gāo xìng xìng

cheerful and optimistic

Child Words of 高兴

high

to rise

feeling or desire to do sth