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高兴 (gāoxìng) — how to say "happy" in Chinese
高兴
Happy, glad
Character composition
高
high, tall
兴
joy; interest
Radicals / Keys
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
高
Tall
#189 · gāo · 10 strokes
Examples
今天我在学校学习汉语，我很高兴。
Today I study Chinese at school, I am very happy.
我很高兴
I am very happy.
Mnemonic
[gāoxìng-] Gary the Goose 🎈 is soaring high 高 above the clouds, flapping his wings with such joy 兴. As he reaches the tallest peak, he spots a rainbow and lets out a joyful honk, feeling so happy 高兴 that he starts a cheerful "Sky Jig" that echoes across the skies.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "happy" in Chinese?
"happy" in Chinese is 高兴 (gāoxìng).
What does 高兴 mean in English?
高兴 (gāoxìng) means "Happy, glad".
How is 高兴 pronounced?
It is pronounced gāoxìng (written as gaoxing). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "happy" in Chinese characters?
It is written 高兴.
What HSK level is 高兴?
高兴 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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