Definition
欣喜 (xīn xǐ) is a formal/literary adjective meaning 'joyful, delighted' — it describes a quiet, heartfelt inner joy, often in response to good news or achievement. It is more restrained and written than 快乐 or 开心 (everyday spoken happiness), and less intense than 惊喜 (surprised delight).
adjective
joyfuldelighted (formal/literary)
Easily confused
- 信息xìn xīsound-alikeinformation, news, message
Examples
- ，欣喜。Shōudào lùqǔ tōngzhīshū, tā bùjīn xīn xǐ wànfēn.Upon receiving the admission letter, she couldn't help feeling extremely delighted.
- 欣喜。Dàjiā duì tā qǔdé de chéngjì biǎoshì xīn xǐ.Everyone expressed joy at the achievements he had made.
- 欣喜。Háizimen xīn xǐ de wàngzhe mǎn tiān de yānhuā.The children looked joyfully at the fireworks filling the sky.
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