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xīng, xìng

Description

"兴"这个字有两个读音,读xīng的时候,常常表示"开始"或者"变得多、变得强",比如"兴起"。

The character "兴" has two pronunciations; when read as xīng, it often means "to start" or "to become more or stronger," such as in "兴起".

读xìng的时候,一般表示高兴、开心的感觉,比如"高兴"和"兴趣"。

When read as xìng, it generally expresses feelings of happiness or joy, as in "高兴" and "兴趣".

Meanings

高兴gāoxìng

happy; glad; joyful feeling

今天我很高兴。

I am very happy today.

兴趣xìngqù

interest in something

我对音乐很有兴趣。

I am very interested in music.

xīng

to rise; to prosper; to start up

这个城市发展得很兴旺。

This city is developing very prosperously.

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Notes

  • Pronunciation

    read xīng (rise/prosper) or xìng (joy/interest); the reading changes the meaning.

  • Nuance

    高兴 describes momentary happiness, while 兴趣 means a lasting interest or hobby.

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