Meaning and Usage
"高兴" (gāoxìng) is a common adjective meaning "happy" or "glad." It expresses a positive emotional state and is often used to describe feelings of joy or pleasure in everyday situations.
Common Collocations and Patterns
- 高兴 + 地 + verb: describes doing something happily, e.g., 高兴地笑 (laugh happily).
- 很高兴: a frequent way to say "very happy" or "glad."
- 见到 + someone + 很高兴: expressing happiness upon meeting someone.
Use "高兴" to convey genuine happiness or pleasure, often in personal or social contexts. It is polite and neutral in tone, suitable for both formal and informal speech.
Avoid confusing "高兴" with "开心," which also means happy but can imply a lighter, more casual mood.