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March 24, 2026
喜xǐ(xi3)
喜 (xǐ) means to be fond of or to enjoy something. It conveys a sense of happiness or pleasure, often used in contexts where someone expresses joy about an event or experience, such as liking food, activities, or company.
Strokes12Radical口Frequency#3124DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, joy is often expressed during celebrations such as weddings or festivals, where the character 喜 is frequently seen in decorations, symbolizing happiness and good fortune.
Memory Tip
Imagine a happy person jumping up and down with joy (喜) because they found their favorite food. The character looks like a person with arms raised in delight, connecting the visual shape with the meaning of happiness.
Meanings of 喜
xǐ(xi3)
1to be fond of
2to like
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About 喜
喜Simplified
12Strokes
口Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3124Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L1
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Quick Contrast
喜欢 (xǐ huān) vs 喜悦 (xǐ yuè) — use 喜 (xǐ) for a general sense of enjoyment, while 喜悦 (xǐ yuè) emphasizes a deeper, more profound joy.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 喜 with other similar characters like 爱 (ài), which means 'love' and has a stronger emotional connotation. 喜 is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, often appearing in expressions like '喜欢' (xǐ huān), meaning 'to like'.
HSK Study Tips
Although 喜 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects well with basic vocabulary regarding emotions and preferences. Students should focus on its usage in simple sentences and combine it with other verbs to express more complex feelings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 喜 with 快乐 (kuài lè), which means 'happy.' For example, saying '我快乐这个' is incorrect; the correct form is '我喜欢这个' (Wǒ xǐ huān zhè ge).
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 喜?
Decomposition of 喜
IDS Structure⿱壴口
喜Full Character
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壴Zhu4
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口kou3
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Which of these is a component of 喜?
How to say to be fond of in Chinese
“to be fond of” in Chinese is喜xǐ
喜 (xǐ) means to be fond of or to enjoy something. It conveys a sense of happiness or pleasure, often used in contexts where someone expresses joy about an event or experience, such as liking food, activities, or company.
When to use 喜
Be careful not to confuse 喜 with other similar characters like 爱 (ài), which means 'love' and has a stronger emotional connotation. 喜 is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, often appearing in expressions like '喜欢' (xǐ huān), meaning 'to like'.
喜 or something close to it
喜欢 (xǐ huān) vs 喜悦 (xǐ yuè) — use 喜 (xǐ) for a general sense of enjoyment, while 喜悦 (xǐ yuè) emphasizes a deeper, more profound joy.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 喜 with 快乐 (kuài lè), which means 'happy.' For example, saying '我快乐这个' is incorrect; the correct form is '我喜欢这个' (Wǒ xǐ huān zhè ge).
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Grammar Patterns of 喜
喜 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 9 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.
