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March 24, 2026
嬉xī(xi1)
The character 嬉 (xī) denotes the idea of enjoyment and playfulness. It is often used in contexts related to amusement, fun, or playful activities, conveying a sense of lightheartedness and joy. This character commonly appears in phrases or contexts that describe playful interactions or joyful experiences.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, festivals and celebrations often involve playful activities and games, reflecting the value placed on enjoyment and community bonding. The character 嬉 embodies this cultural spirit of joyfulness during such events.
Memory Tip
Imagine a child playing joyfully in a park, laughing and having fun. The character 嬉 looks like a person (the left side) enjoying their time in a lively, playful environment (the right side). This visual representation can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation of 'xī' as it embodies the essence of play and enjoyment.
Meanings of 嬉
xī(xi1)
1to enjoy; to play, to amuse oneself
2amusement
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嬉Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 嬉
Quick Contrast
嬉 (xī) vs 玩 (wán): choose 嬉 when emphasizing enjoyment and playfulness, while 玩 focuses more on the act of playing or engaging in an activity.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a child playing joyfully in a park, laughing and having fun. The character 嬉 looks like a person (the left side) enjoying their time in a lively, playful environment (the right side). This visual representation can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation of 'xī' as it embodies the essence of play and enjoyment.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 嬉 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. This character is generally informal, used in casual conversation rather than formal writing. Common collocations include 嬉闹 (xī nào), meaning to play and make noise, which emphasizes the lively aspect of play.
HSK Study Tips
While 嬉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to HSK words related to emotions and activities, such as 玩 (wán, to play) or 快乐 (kuàilè, happy). Students should focus on understanding its playful connotation and how it fits into dialogues about leisure activities.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, festivals and celebrations often involve playful activities and games, reflecting the value placed on enjoyment and community bonding. The character 嬉 embodies this cultural spirit of joyfulness during such events.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嬉 with similar characters like 喜 (xǐ, to like) due to their similar sounds. Remember that 嬉 specifically relates to play and amusement, while 喜 is about liking or joy.
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Grammar Patterns of 嬉
嬉 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
不能因为他蓄须就说他是____皮士。
Just because he has a beard doesn't necessarily mean he's a hippy.
Example Sentences for 嬉 (6)
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不能因为他蓄须就说他是嬉皮士。
bù néng yīn wéi tā xù xū jiù shuō tā shì xī pí shì。
Just because he has a beard doesn't necessarily mean he's a hippy.
2
这看起来是一部嬉皮士时代的影片。
zhè kàn qǐ lái shì yī bù xī pí shì shí dài de yǐng piàn。
This is a film which seems to hail from the hippie era.
3
狗和小孩子们在花园里嬉戏。
gǒu hé xiǎo hái zǐ mén zài huā yuán lǐ xī xì。
Dogs and little children romped happily in the garden.
4
有时海豚在船的尾流中嬉戏。
yǒu shí hǎi tún zài chuán de wěi liú zhōng xī xì。
Dolphins sometimes play in the wake of the boats.
5
他决计再到昨晚嬉戏的地方去一趟.
tā jué jì zài dào zuó wǎn xī xì de dì fāng qù yī tàng.
He determined to revisit the scene of the last evening's gambol.
In traditional Chinese culture, festivals and celebrations often involve playful activities and games, reflecting the value placed on enjoyment and community bonding. The character 嬉 embodies this cultural spirit of joyfulness during such events.
Word Family of 嬉
Words Containing This Character9
嬉xīamusement
嬉戏fun嬉戲
嬉皮士hippie (loanword)
嬉笑xīxiàoto giggle
嬉皮笑脸all smiles嬉皮笑臉
嬉笑怒骂to mock and scold嬉笑怒罵
嬉游to have fun嬉遊
嬉耍to play
业荒于嬉to be distracted from one's work and fail to achieve results (idiom)業荒於嬉
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嬉
You can use 嬉 in phrases like 嬉闹 (xī nào) which means to play and make noise, or 嬉笑 (xī xiào) meaning to laugh joyfully.
No, 嬉 is typically used in informal contexts and is best suited for casual conversations.
The pronunciation is 'xī', with a high and level tone.
