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    Expressing happiness with 高兴 (gāoxìng) as a verb

    Actions & Events
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    很 + 高兴 + 能 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    高兴 (gāoxìng) means "to be happy" or "to be glad." When used as a verb, it expresses the feeling of joy or pleasure about a situation. It is commonly followed by 能 (néng) plus a verb phrase to express happiness about being able to do something.

    Examples

    • 我很高兴能认识你。

      Wǒ hěn gāoxìng néng rènshi nǐ.

      I'm very happy to be able to meet you.

    • 听到这个好消息，她高兴得跳了起来。

      Tīng dào zhège hǎo xiāoxi, tā gāoxìng de tiào le qǐlái.

      Upon hearing the good news, she was so happy that she jumped up.

    • 我们都高兴能参加你的婚礼。

      Wǒmen dōu gāoxìng néng cānjiā nǐ de hūnlǐ.

      We are all happy to be able to attend your wedding.

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