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    Describing someone as happy with 高兴 (gāoxìng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 很 + 高兴

    Explanation

    高兴 means "happy," "glad," or "pleased," describing a positive emotional state. It is commonly modified by 很 to form the expression 很高兴 meaning "very happy." It can also be used in the greeting pattern 很高兴认识你 (nice to meet you).

    Examples

    • 收到你的礼物，我很高兴。

      Shōudào nǐ de lǐwù, wǒ hěn gāoxìng.

      I'm very happy to have received your gift.

    • 很高兴认识你，希望以后多联系。

      Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ, xīwàng yǐhòu duō liánxì.

      Nice to meet you, I hope we can keep in touch in the future.

    • 孩子们玩得很高兴，不想回家。

      Háizimen wán de hěn gāoxìng, bù xiǎng huí jiā.

      The children were having so much fun that they didn't want to go home.

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