Chinese word

荣幸

Pronunciation

Pinyinróng xìng

Meaning

  • adjectivehonored

Example

我很荣幸参加你的婚礼。wǒ hěn róng xìng cān jiā nǐ de hūn lǐ

I am very honored to attend your wedding.

Illustration for 荣幸 (honored)

More examples

收到贵校的录取通知，我倍感荣幸。shōu dào guì xiào de lù qǔ tōng zhī wǒ bèi gǎn róng xìng

Receiving an acceptance letter from your school, I feel especially honored.

Core concept

The warm but restrained feeling that comes from receiving recognition or being chosen for an important occasion.

Common phrases

  • 倍感荣幸bèi gǎn róng xìng

    feel especially honored

  • 深感荣幸shēn gǎn róng xìng

    feel deeply honored

Similar words

光荣guāng róng: Proud to have received honor or praise, often because of an achievement or distinction.

Definition in Chinese

表示因获得荣誉、受邀或被重视而感到荣幸，同时带有礼貌和谦逊意味的形容词。biǎo shì yīn huò dé róng yù shòu yāo huò bèi zhòng shì ér gǎn dào róng xìng tóng shí dài yǒu lǐ mào hé qiān xùn yì wèi de xíng róng cí

Word origin

The compound 荣 (róng, "glory") + 幸 (xìng, "good fortune") links honor with good fortune, which explains its courteous and humble tone.

Usage tips

  • It fits opening remarks and acceptance statements, where the speaker acknowledges an opportunity graciously rather than sounding self-congratulatory.

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