verb #3,124

Meanings

  1. 1 to like; to be fond of
  2. 2 happy; joyful
  3. 3 wedding; happy event

Examples

Wǒ xǐhuan chī Zhōngguó cài.
I like eating Chinese food.
Gōngxǐ gōngxǐ!
Congratulations!
Tāmen de hūnlǐ bàn de hěn xǐqìng.
Their wedding was very festive.

Tips

usage
is used in: 喜欢 (to like), 恭喜 (congratulations), 喜事 (happy event), 喜剧 (comedy), 惊喜 (surprise), 欢喜 (joyful). (double happiness) is a famous symbol used at Chinese weddings.
culture
The double happiness character (shuāngxǐ) — two side by side — is the iconic symbol of Chinese weddings. You'll see it on red decorations, invitations, and wedding gifts everywhere.

Stroke Order