高兴

gāo xìng adj.

happy; glad; pleased

High spirits, delighted mood, or a joyful reaction to good news.

Literally "high mood" (高 + 兴). When someone arrives safely or eats well, your face naturally smiles with 高兴.

Common Usage & Traps

  • 很高兴 — very glad / delighted
  • 生日高兴 生日快乐

    Holiday and milestone wishes use 快乐.

What is the difference between 高兴 (gāoxìng) and 快乐 (kuàilè)?

高兴 is temporary delight in response to an event; 快乐 is lasting happiness or festival wishes.

The old man is 高兴 because Dazhong walked into the shop. You wish people 生日快乐 for birthdays.

Appears in Stories 9 stories

Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.

《友好的高友朋》 (A Friendly New Friend at Work) HSK 2
~4 min read 243 chars
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Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.

  • 今天我认识了一个新朋友,真 高兴 。

  • 我非常 高兴 。

《七号桌的客人》 (The Guest at Table Seven) HSK 1
~5 min read 396 chars
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This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.

  • 大中很 高兴 ,做了一杯热茶,给老先生喝。

  • 老先生看看大中,非常 高兴 。

《热面条》 (Hot Noodles on a Cold Night) HSK 1
~5 min read 399 chars
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Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.

  • 老先生很 高兴 ,对大中说:“不客气,多吃一点儿。”

  • 老先生看见大中来了,非常 高兴 。

《找“大白”》 (Looking for Big White) HSK 1
~5 min read 361 chars
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A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.

  • 听见有人和我说话,我觉得非常 高兴 。”

  • 老先生听了,非常 高兴 。

《大学者和小人物》 (The Scholar and the Cookie Seller) HSK 5
~8 min read 882 chars
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Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.

  • 胡之适接到这封信,知道了他虽然只是一位卖饼干的,竟然能在业余勤奋自学;问的又是胡博士最关心的英美政治问题,更觉十分 高兴 ,便立即亲自写了一封回信。

  • ““我还可以说,我们这个地方,有一个卖饼干的,每天在街上叫卖饼干,但他还愿意关心国家大事,关心英美的政治制度,希望国家能走上正确的道路──只这件奇事,已够使我乐观,使我 高兴 了。

《五块钱》 (The Five-Yuan Gift) HSK 1
~6 min read 414 chars
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This heartwarming story shows how a small act of kindness can be passed on. Follow Gao Xianming as he learns an important lesson about generosity in his new city.

  • 高先明听了,觉得非常 高兴 。

  • 安小语非常 高兴 ,对高先明说:“谢谢你!

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