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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
喜悦xǐyuèhappyHSK 7, a, 22 strokes, rank #9039, Very Hard
喜悦xǐyuèjoyousHSK 7, a, 22 strokes, rank #9039, Very Hard
xǐyuè(xi3yue4)xi yue T3
  1. 1happy
  2. 2joyous
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March 24, 2026

喜悦(喜悅)xǐyuè(xi3yue4)

喜悦 (xǐ yuè) describes a state of happiness and joy, often associated with positive events or experiences. It conveys a deeper sense of elation than just being 'happy', and is frequently used in both personal and formal contexts to express feelings of delight or satisfaction.

Strokes22Frequency#9039DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, expressing joy and celebrating happiness is important during festivals and family gatherings, where the term 喜悦 is often used to describe the atmosphere during celebrations like the Spring Festival.

Memory tip

Think of 喜 (xǐ) as a smile rising up like a sun, and 悦 (yuè) as a joyful sound echoing in the air. Together, they create a vivid image of joy radiating outward, making it easier to remember that 喜悦 means 'joyous'.

Meanings of 喜悦

xǐyuè(xi3yue4)
1happy
2joyous
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About 喜悦

喜悦Simplified
喜悅Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#9039Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

愉快 (yúkuài) vs 喜悦 (xǐyuè): Use 喜悦 for a deeper, more profound joy, while 愉快 is more about a light-hearted happiness.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 喜悦 with other happiness-related words like 快乐 (kuài lè) which is more general. 喜悦 is usually used in more formal contexts, while 快乐 is informal. Be careful with tones; incorrect pronunciation can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 喜悦 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to emotions and states of being. Students should focus on using it in context, practicing with phrases that express feelings and reactions.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is using 喜悦 interchangeably with 快乐 in casual contexts, leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying '我很喜悦' in casual conversation is less natural than '我很快乐'.

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Component characters

喜xǐto be fond of
HSK 112 strokes口
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悦yuèpleased
10 strokes忄
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How to say happy in Chinese

“happy” in Chinese is喜悦xǐyuè

喜悦 (xǐ yuè) describes a state of happiness and joy, often associated with positive events or experiences. It conveys a deeper sense of elation than just being 'happy', and is frequently used in both personal and formal contexts to express feelings of delight or satisfaction.

When to use 喜悦

Learners often confuse 喜悦 with other happiness-related words like 快乐 (kuài lè) which is more general. 喜悦 is usually used in more formal contexts, while 快乐 is informal. Be careful with tones; incorrect pronunciation can change the meaning entirely.

喜悦 or something close to it

愉快 (yúkuài) vs 喜悦 (xǐyuè): Use 喜悦 for a deeper, more profound joy, while 愉快 is more about a light-hearted happiness.

What learners get wrong

A common mistake is using 喜悦 interchangeably with 快乐 in casual contexts, leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying '我很喜悦' in casual conversation is less natural than '我很快乐'.

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Grammar patterns of 喜悦

喜悦 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. 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.

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运动将让你体会到一种有所成就的无比____感。

Exercise will give you a glow of satisfaction at having achieved something.

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运动将让你体会到一种有所成就的无比喜悦感。

yùndòng jiāng ràng nǐ tǐhuì dào yī zhǒng yǒusuǒ chéngjiù de wúbǐ xǐyuè gǎn。

Exercise will give you a glow of satisfaction at having achieved something.
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这场胜利的喜悦退去后，人们将不得不回归现实。

zhè chǎng shènglì de xǐyuè tuì qù hòu， rénmen jiāng bùdébù huíguī xiànshí。

Once the euphoria surrounding this victory subsides, reality must return.
3
埃米遇见的准妈妈们个个洋溢着自豪和喜悦。

āi mǐ yùjiàn de zhǔn māma men gè gè yángyì zhe zìháo hé xǐyuè。

The expectant mothers that Amy had encountered positively glowed with pride.
4
闪烁着喜悦光芒的黑眼睛注视着他们。

shǎnshuò zhe xǐyuè guāngmáng de hēi yǎnjing zhùshì zhe tāmen。

Merry black eyes glinted at them.
5
他为自己的成就感到喜悦,自豪地咧着嘴笑.

tā wèi zìjǐ de chéngjiù gǎndào xǐyuè, zìháo dì liē zhe zuǐ xiào.

He was grinning proudly, delighted with his achievements.
6
春回大地, 万物复苏是令人异常喜悦的一段时光.

chūn huí dàdì, wànwù fùsū shì lìng rén yìcháng xǐyuè de yī duàn shíguāng.

The return of spring, and the revivification of nature, is a period hailed with uncommon delight.
7
从胜利的喜悦中平复后，他承认：“当时感觉棒极了。”

cóng shènglì de xǐyuè zhōng píng fù hòu， tā chéngrèn：“ dāngshí gǎnjué bàng jíle。”

When he came down to earth after his win he admitted: "It was an amazing feeling"
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他进入一条冷巷之后, 便尖声呼叫,发泄他的喜悦.

tā jìnrù yī tiáo lěng xiàng zhīhòu, biàn jiān shēng hū jiào, fāxiè tā de xǐyuè.

When he found himself in a bye - street, he vented his delight in a shrill scream.

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喜悦 conveys a deeper sense of joy and is often used in formal contexts, while 快乐 is more general and used in everyday conversation.

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