欣喜

xīnxǐ

adjective HSK 7-9 #16,661

Meanings

1 delighted; overjoyed
2 pleasantly surprised

Characters

Two characters for happiness combined - a more literary, elevated way to say 'delighted.'

Examples

HSK 3

我们欣喜地看到了他的进步。

Wǒmen xīnxǐ de kàndào le tā de jìnbù.

We were delighted to see his progress.

HSK 6

听到这个消息，她欣喜若狂。

Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā xīnxǐ-ruòkuáng.

Hearing this news, she was wild with joy.

Tips

usage

欣喜若狂 (overjoyed as if crazy) is a common four-character expression. 欣喜 is more formal and literary than 高兴 - you'll find it in writing, speeches, and news more than casual conversation.

Stroke Order

欣 xīn

喜 xǐ