Definition
喜 (xǐ) is a bound form (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as a word but appears as a component in compounds related to happiness, joy, and happy events. Common compounds include 喜欢 (to like), 喜悦 (joy), 喜庆 (joyous), 贺喜 (to congratulate), and 报喜 (to report good news). It also specifically refers to wedding-related happiness and, colloquially, pregnancy (有喜).
b.f.
(bound form) happinessjoy(bound form) happy eventespecially wedding(colloquial) pregnancy (used in 有喜)
Examples
- 。Tā tīng dào zhège xiāoxi fēicháng xǐ yuè.He was overjoyed when he heard this news.
- 。Tāmen zhèngzài wèi érzi de hūnlǐ zhǔnbèi xǐ shì.They are preparing for the happy event of their son's wedding.
- ，。Tā zuìjìn yǒu xǐ le, quánjiā dōu hěn kāixīn.She is recently pregnant, and the whole family is very happy.
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