喜悦
Traditional: 喜悅
xǐ yuè HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

她的脸上充满了喜悦。
Tā de liǎn shàng chōngmǎnle xǐyuè.
Her face was filled with joy.
这个消息带来了巨大的喜悦。
Zhège xiāoxi dàiláile jùdà de xǐyuè.
This news brought great happiness.
他们分享着成功的喜悦。
Tāmen fēnxiǎngzhe chénggōng de xǐyuè.
They are sharing the joy of success.
我充满喜悦。
Wǒ chōngmǎn xǐyuè.
I am full of joy.
她的喜悦很明显。
Tā de xǐyuè hěn míngxiǎn.
Her joy is very obvious.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 喜 (xǐ) means 'happiness' or 'to like,' and 悦 (yuè) means 'pleased' or 'delighted.' Think of it as 'happy delight' to remember its meaning of deep joy.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is moderately formal and commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese, such as in literature, speeches, or personal reflections. It fits contexts like expressing joy over good news, celebrations, or personal milestones.

📖 Grammar Points

As a noun, it often follows verbs like 感到 (gǎndào, to feel) or 充满 (chōngmǎn, to be filled with), e.g., 感到喜悦 (feel joy). It can also modify nouns as an adjective in structures like 喜悦的心情 (joyful mood).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 喜悦 is associated with harmonious and positive emotions, often linked to family, tradition, and shared experiences like festivals or reunions. It reflects values of emotional restraint and inner contentment.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to 快乐 (kuàilè, general happiness) and 高兴 (gāoxìng, pleased/glad), 喜悦 is more literary and emphasizes a deeper, often quieter emotional state. 开心 (kāixīn) is more casual and colloquial for everyday happiness.

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