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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
顺心shùnxīnhappyHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #16908, Very Hard
顺心shùnxīnsatisfactoryHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #16908, Very Hard
shùnxīn(shun4xin1)shun xin T4
  1. 1happy
  2. 2satisfactory
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March 24, 2026

顺心(順心)shùnxīn(shun4xin1)

顺心 (shùn xīn) refers to a state of being satisfied or happy, often in the context of one's desires or expectations being met. It is commonly used to express contentment in various situations, such as work or personal life, highlighting a harmonious alignment between one's feelings and circumstances.

Strokes13Frequency#16908DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of having a life that is 顺心 is highly valued, reflecting a desire for peace and satisfaction in everyday life. This aligns with the cultural emphasis on harmony and contentment.

Memory tip

Think of 顺心 as a path (顺) that leads to a heart (心) full of happiness. Imagine walking down a smooth road where everything falls into place, making your heart feel light and content. The sound 'shun' can remind you of 'smooth', leading you to think of an easy-going life.

Meanings of 顺心

shùnxīn(shun4xin1)
1happy
2satisfactory
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About 顺心

顺心Simplified
順心Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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满意 (mǎn yì) - use 顺心 when emphasizing alignment with personal desires, while 满意 focuses more on general satisfaction with a situation.

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 顺心 in formal contexts, as it may sound too casual. It's often paired with verbs like '做' (to do) or '过' (to pass), as in '过得顺心' (to live happily). The tone for '顺' is the fourth tone, and '心' is the first tone, which can be tricky for beginners.

HSK Study Tips

While 顺心 is not part of HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to HSK Level 2 words related to emotions and states, like '开心' (happy) and '满意' (satisfied). Students should focus on the tones and practice using it in sentences to enhance their conversational skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 顺心 with other similar expressions, leading to phrases like '开心顺心' (happy and顺心), which is redundant. Instead, just use one of the terms appropriately based on the context.

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Component characters

顺shùnto obey
HSK 59 strokes页
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心xīnheart
HSK 44 strokes心
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How to say happy in Chinese

“happy” in Chinese is顺心shùnxīn

顺心 (shùn xīn) refers to a state of being satisfied or happy, often in the context of one's desires or expectations being met. It is commonly used to express contentment in various situations, such as work or personal life, highlighting a harmonious alignment between one's feelings and circumstances.

When to use 顺心

Be cautious when using 顺心 in formal contexts, as it may sound too casual. It's often paired with verbs like '做' (to do) or '过' (to pass), as in '过得顺心' (to live happily). The tone for '顺' is the fourth tone, and '心' is the first tone, which can be tricky for beginners.

顺心 or something close to it

满意 (mǎn yì) - use 顺心 when emphasizing alignment with personal desires, while 满意 focuses more on general satisfaction with a situation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 顺心 with other similar expressions, leading to phrases like '开心顺心' (happy and顺心), which is redundant. Instead, just use one of the terms appropriately based on the context.

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While you can use 顺心 in various contexts, it’s particularly effective when referring to personal happiness or satisfaction rather than formal achievements or abstract concepts.

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