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March 24, 2026
欣xīn(xin1)
The character 欣 (xīn) means to be happy or delighted, often conveying a sense of joy or pleasure. It is commonly used in contexts where one expresses happiness about an event or situation, such as receiving good news or celebrating an achievement.
Strokes8Radical欠Frequency#17943DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing happiness is often associated with family gatherings and celebrations, such as the Lunar New Year, where feelings of joy and togetherness are paramount. The character 欣 embodies this sentiment and is frequently used in festive greetings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person dancing with joy, holding a big 'X' in one hand and a 'heart' in the other. The 'X' represents the sound 'xīn' and symbolizes excitement, while the 'heart' represents happiness. The character 欣 combines elements of joy and celebration, making it easy to remember.
Meanings of 欣
xīn(xin1)
1happy
2delighted, happy, joyous
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About 欣
欣Simplified
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人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
欣 (xīn) vs 快乐 (kuàilè) — use 欣 when emphasizing delight or joy in response to specific events, while 快乐 generally refers to a state of happiness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person dancing with joy, holding a big 'X' in one hand and a 'heart' in the other. The 'X' represents the sound 'xīn' and symbolizes excitement, while the 'heart' represents happiness. The character 欣 combines elements of joy and celebration, making it easy to remember.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 欣 with similar characters like 喜 (xǐ), which also means to be happy but can imply a more casual or less intense joy. 欣 is often used in more formal contexts or when expressing deeper feelings of happiness. Common collocations include 欣慰 (xīn wèi, feeling relieved and happy) and 欣喜 (xīn xǐ, delighted).
HSK Study Tips
Although 欣 is not currently listed in HSK levels, it connects well with other HSK vocabulary related to emotions and feelings, such as 高兴 (gāo xìng, happy) and 快乐 (kuài lè, joy). Students should focus on using it in sentences to express feelings.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing happiness is often associated with family gatherings and celebrations, such as the Lunar New Year, where feelings of joy and togetherness are paramount. The character 欣 embodies this sentiment and is frequently used in festive greetings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 欣 with 喜, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我很欣' (Wǒ hěn xīn) instead of '我很欣喜' (Wǒ hěn xīn xǐ) which would be the correct form to express being very delighted.
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Grammar Patterns of 欣
欣 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
It's pleasing to see some criminals have a conscience.
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他说公众的反应让他欣喜。
tā shuō gōng zhòng de fǎn yīng ràng tā xīn xǐ。
He said that he was delighted with the public response.
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能有这般待遇和机会表达自己的看法，他欣然领受。
néng yǒu zhè bān dài yù hé jī huì biǎo dá zì jǐ de kàn fǎ， ， tā xīn rán lǐng。
He lapped up the attention and the opportunity to voice his thoughts.
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他正在为当天早些时候在节目中胜出而欢欣鼓舞。
tā zhèng zài wéi dāng tiān zǎo xiē shí hòu zài jié mù zhōng shèng chū ér huān xīn gǔ wǔ。
He was exulting in a win at the show earlier that day.
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在那家饭店用餐能欣赏到湖边景色，而且那里饭菜也是美味佳肴。
zài nà jiā fàn diàn yòng cān néng xīn shǎng dào hú biān jǐng sè， ， ér qiě nà lǐ fàn cài yě shì měi wèi jiā。
The dining room has lakeside views and offers excellent cuisine.
Cultural Notes for 欣
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, expressing happiness is often associated with family gatherings and celebrations, such as the Lunar New Year, where feelings of joy and togetherness are paramount. The character 欣 embodies this sentiment and is frequently used in festive greetings.
Word Family of 欣
Compounds3
掀xian1to lift (a lid)
锨xian1shovel
俽
Words Containing This Character11
欣赏xīnshǎngto enjoy欣賞
欣慰xīnwèito be gratified
欣xīnhappy
欣喜xīnxǐhappy
欣然gladly
欣喜若狂to be wild with joy (idiom)
欢欣鼓舞elated and excited (idiom); overjoyed歡欣鼓舞
欣欣向荣xīnxīnxiàngróngthriving欣欣向榮
欢欣elated歡欣
李嘉欣Michele Monique Reis (1970-) actress, model and former Miss Hong Kong & Miss Chinese International
欣弗brand name of an antibiotic injection blamed for a number of deaths in 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions about 欣
You can say '我很欣慰这个消息' (Wǒ hěn xīn wèi zhège xiāoxī) which means 'I am very pleased with this news.'
Yes, 欣 is often used in formal contexts, especially in written Chinese, to convey happiness or delight.
欣 tends to convey a more profound sense of happiness, while 高兴 is more commonly used in everyday casual contexts.
