欢 (huān) - joyful & happy

欢Tone 1

huān ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 欠

枫惠

欢 · huān

joyful;

happy;

delighted;

enthusiastic;

to enjoy;

lively;

merry

joyfulhappydelighted

Usage highlights

WelcomeHappyJoyCelebrate joyfullyLivelyCheers

Synonyms

  • 喜— happy; pleased
  • 乐— joyful; happy
  • 欣— delighted; glad

Antonyms

  • 悲— sad; sorrowful
  • 哀— grief; mourning
  • 愁— worried; anxious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The children are very happy (孩子们很欢).
  • We welcome our guests (欢迎客人).
  • They celebrated with joy (欢庆).
  • I like this song very much (我喜欢这首歌).

Collocations

  • Welcome(欢迎)
  • Happy(欢乐)
  • Joy(欢喜)
  • Celebrate joyfully(欢庆)
  • Lively(欢快)
  • Cheers(欢呼)

Idioms

  • Overjoyed(欢天喜地)
  • Bursting with joy(欢欣鼓舞)
  • Unwilling to part(难舍难分)
  • Welcome with open arms(夹道欢迎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '欢' represents positive emotions and is often used in festive contexts.
  • The character appears in many celebratory phrases and greetings, reflecting the importance of joy in social interactions.

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