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    Expressing 'happy' with 高兴 (gāoxìng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 高兴 + 地 + Verb

    Explanation

    高兴 (gāoxìng) is an adjective meaning "happy," "glad," or "pleased." It describes a feeling of joy or satisfaction, often in response to something specific. It can be used as a predicate (我很高兴), a complement (高兴地说), or in the common greeting 很高兴认识你 (nice to meet you).

    Examples

    • 收到你的礼物我特别高兴。

      Shōudào nǐ de lǐwù wǒ tèbié gāoxìng.

      I was especially happy to receive your gift.

    • 很高兴认识你，以后多多交流。

      Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ, yǐhòu duōduō jiāoliú.

      Nice to meet you; let's keep in touch from now on.

    • 孩子们考完试都高兴得跳了起来。

      Háizimen kǎo wán shì dōu gāoxìng de tiào le qǐlái.

      The children were so happy after finishing the exam that they jumped up.

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