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喜
xǐ
Description
"喜"这个字的意思是高兴、快乐。
The character "喜" means happiness and joy.
它也常常用在结婚这样的好事上，比如"喜事"。
It is also often used in good events like weddings, for example, "喜事" (happy occasion).
Meanings
喜xǐ
happy; joyful; glad
听到这个消息，我很喜。
I was very happy to hear the news.
喜xǐ
happy event, especially a wedding
他们家有喜了。
They have a new baby in the family.
喜欢xǐhuan
to like; to be fond of
我喜欢吃苹果。
I like to eat apples.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph combining a drum and a mouth, suggesting joy and celebration.
- Nuance
喜 rarely stands alone in speech; use 高兴 or 喜欢 in daily conversation.
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