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March 24, 2026
歆xīn(xin1)
The character 歆 (xīn) conveys feelings of liking or admiration. It is often used in a positive context to express pleasure or being moved by something, indicating a willingness or gladness in response to experiences or interactions.
Strokes13Radical欠Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, expressing admiration or appreciation is often linked to poetry and art. The usage of 歆 reflects a deep cultural value placed on aesthetic experiences and emotional responses.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person with a big smile (the character 歆 looks like a person smiling) who is admiring a beautiful painting. This connection between the smile and admiration can help you remember that 歆 means to like or admire.
Meanings of 歆
xīn(xin1)
1to like, to admire; willingly, gladly
2pleased
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About 歆
歆Simplified
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语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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欣 (xīn) - use 歆 (xīn) for deeper emotional appreciation, while 欣 (xīn) is more about general happiness or joy.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person with a big smile (the character 歆 looks like a person smiling) who is admiring a beautiful painting. This connection between the smile and admiration can help you remember that 歆 means to like or admire.
Usage Notes
This character is more formal and literary, so it's less common in everyday conversation. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that express different emotions or states. A common collocation is 歆慕 (xīn mù), meaning to admire or adore.
HSK Study Tips
Although 歆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it shares thematic connections with HSK Level 5 words like 喜欢 (xǐ huān) and 欣赏 (xīn shǎng), both of which convey liking or appreciation. Focus on the emotional nuances and contexts where you might use 歆.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, expressing admiration or appreciation is often linked to poetry and art. The usage of 歆 reflects a deep cultural value placed on aesthetic experiences and emotional responses.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 歆 with 喜 (xǐ), which means to like but in a more general sense. For example, saying '我对这个电影很喜' (wǒ duì zhège diànyǐng hěn xǐ) is incorrect; it should be '我对这个电影很喜欢' (wǒ duì zhège diànyǐng hěn xǐ huān).
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Cultural Notes for 歆
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In traditional Chinese culture, expressing admiration or appreciation is often linked to poetry and art. The usage of 歆 reflects a deep cultural value placed on aesthetic experiences and emotional responses.
Word Family of 歆
Words Containing This Character1
歆xīnpleased
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Frequently Asked Questions about 歆
It is pronounced as 'xīn', with a rising tone.
It's more commonly found in literary or formal contexts, so it might not be suitable for casual conversations.
You can use it in phrases like 歆慕 (xīn mù) meaning to admire, or 歆然 (xīn rán) meaning gladly.
