高兴
gāo xìng
glad
The Chinese word '高兴' is used similarly to the English word 'glad'. It expresses a state of happiness or pleasure. It is commonly used in daily conversations, and can be used in various situations to communicate positive emotional states. For example, you could say '我很高兴见到你' which translates to 'I'm glad to see you'.
Example sentences using: 高兴
我非常高兴见到你。
Wǒ fēicháng gāoxìng jiàndào nǐ.
I'm very glad to meet you.
This phrase is often used when meeting someone for the first time. It could also be used when meeting someone you haven't seen in a long time.
他看起来非常高兴。
Tā kàn qǐlái fēicháng gāoxìng.
He looks very happy.
This sentence expresses an observation about someone else's apparent emotional state.
高兴的事情发生了。
Gāoxìng de shìqing fāshēng le.
A happy thing has happened.
Used to indicate that something enjoyable or positive has occurred.
你为什么这么高兴？
Nǐ wèishéme zhème gāoxìng?
Why are you so happy?
This sentence is used when you notice someone seems to be in a good mood and you are curious about the reason.
看你这么高兴，我也高兴。
Kàn nǐ zhème gāoxìng, wǒ yě gāoxìng.
Seeing you so happy, I am also happy.
This sentence is used when someone's happiness makes you feel happy as well.
高兴的时候我会唱歌。
Gāoxìng de shíhou wǒ huì chànggē.
I sing when I'm happy.
In this sentence, the speaker is describing an activity they typically do when they feel happy.
你的消息让我很高兴。
Nǐ de xiāoxi ràng wǒ hěn gāoxìng.
Your news makes me very happy.
Used when someone's news brings you joy or pleasure.
我很高兴帮助你。
Wǒ hěn gāoxìng bāngzhù nǐ.
I am happy to help you.
Used to express willingness and pleasure in being of assistance.
买到喜欢的东西真高兴。
Mǎi dào xǐhuān de dōngxi zhēn gāoxìng.
It's really happy to buy things you like.
This sentence illustrates the feeling of happiness derived from purchasing desired items.
工作成功使我感到高兴。
Gōngzuò chénggōng shǐ wǒ gǎndào gāoxìng.
The success of the work makes me happy.
This sentence emphasizes that the successful outcome of work brings happiness.