欣 (xīn) - happy & joyful

欣Tone 1

xīn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 欠

想信

欣 · xīn

happy;

joyful;

delighted;

pleased;

to rejoice

happyjoyfuldelighted

Usage highlights

happy and joyfulto appreciateto welcomejoyful and delightedto be gratifiedto rejoice

Synonyms

  • 喜— happy; joyful
  • 欢— joyful; delighted
  • 乐— happy; cheerful

Antonyms

  • 悲— sad; sorrowful
  • 哀— grieving; mournful
  • 愁— worried; anxious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She was very happy (欣喜) to receive the gift.
  • We welcome (欢迎) our guests warmly.
  • He expressed his appreciation (欣赏) for the artwork.
  • The children were joyful (欢欣) at the festival.

Collocations

  • happy and joyful(欣喜)
  • to appreciate(欣赏)
  • to welcome(欢迎)
  • joyful and delighted(欢欣)
  • to be gratified(欣慰)
  • to rejoice(欣悦)

Idioms

  • Beaming with joy(欣喜若狂)
  • Delighted and pleased(欣然接受)
  • Happy and content(欣欣向荣)
  • Pleased and gratified(欣慰不已)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 斤 (axe) and 欠 (to owe), originally suggesting the sound of joyful laughter or exhalation.
  • Frequently used in names to express happiness, optimism, and a positive outlook on life.
  • Appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs and Analects to describe joy and satisfaction.

FAQ