禧 (xǐ) - Happiness & blessing
禧 · xǐ
Happiness;
blessing;
felicity;
auspiciousness — often used in contexts of celebrations, good fortune, and festive occasions.
Happinessblessingfelicity
Usage highlights
New Year's happinessWedding felicityAuspicious signCelebratory blessingFestive joyGood fortune and happiness
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Wishing you a happy New Year (新年禧).
- The couple received many wedding blessings (婚禧).
- This is an auspicious sign (禧兆).
- Celebrating the Spring Festival (春节贺禧).
Collocations
- New Year's happiness(年禧)
- Wedding felicity(婚禧)
- Auspicious sign(禧兆)
- Celebratory blessing(贺禧)
- Festive joy(福禧)
- Good fortune and happiness(福禧)
Idioms
- Happiness and longevity(福寿双禧)
- May you have happiness and prosperity(禧福安康)
- Auspicious stars shine high(吉星高照，禧气临门)
Cultural background
FAQ- Strongly associated with traditional Chinese festivals, especially Lunar New Year, and weddings.
- Often appears in calligraphy and decorations to invoke blessings and good fortune.
- The character contains the radical 示 (altar), linking it to rituals and prayers for happiness.