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高兴
gāoxìng
Description
"高兴"是一个很常用的词，表示心里很快乐、很开心的感觉。
"高兴" is a very common word that expresses a feeling of happiness and joy.
我们看到好朋友或者听到好消息的时候，就会很高兴。
We feel very 高兴 when we see good friends or hear good news.
Meanings
高兴gāoxìng
happy; glad; pleased
见到你我很高兴。
I'm glad to see you.
高兴gāoxìng
to be willing to; be in the mood to
他不高兴去上班。
He is unhappy about going to work.
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Notes
- Etymology
高 (high) + 兴 (mood/interest), literally "high spirits."
- Nuance
高兴 is everyday spoken; 快乐 sounds a bit more formal in greetings.
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