Chinese word

欢欣

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuān xīn

Meaning

  • nounjoy

Example

孩子们拿到礼物，个个心里充满欢欣。hái zi men ná dào lǐ wù gè gè xīn lǐ chōng mǎn huān xīn

The children got presents, and every one of them was filled with joy.

Illustration for 欢欣 (joy)

More examples

比赛获胜后，观众的脸上都洋溢着欢欣。bǐ sài huò shèng hòu guān zhòng de liǎn shàng dōu yáng yì zhe huān xīn

After winning the competition, every spectator's face was filled with joy.

Core concept

It is a bright inner lift that follows welcome news or a happy event.

Common phrases

  • 心里充满欢欣xīn lǐ chōng mǎn huān xīn

    be filled with joy

  • 露出欢欣的表情lù chū huān xīn de biǎo qíng

    show a joyful expression

  • 带着欢欣的笑容dài zhe huān xīn de xiào róng

    wear a joyful smile

Similar words

开心kāi xīn: A cheerful feeling that brings a smile and makes the heart feel at ease.
高兴gāo xìng: A pleased, uplifted feeling in response to something welcome.
快乐kuài lè: A happy, enjoyable state that makes life feel satisfying.
喜悦xǐ yuè: A deep, calm joy that fills the heart.

Definition in Chinese

指因美好事物或好消息而由内心产生的愉悦感。zhǐ yīn méi hǎo shì wù huò hǎo xiāo xī ér yóu nèi xīn chǎn shēng de yú yuè gǎn

Word origin

欢欣 (huānxīn, "joy") combines 欢 (huān, "joyful") with 欣 (xīn, "pleased"), joining two characters that both point to happiness.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun has a polished, literary tone, so it fits formal reports and celebration settings better than relaxed conversation.

Other meanings

  • delightnoun
  • jubilationnoun

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