Definition
开心 (kāixīn) is the everyday, colloquial word for 'happy' — it describes a cheerful mood or enjoyment, often from a specific event or activity. It's more casual than 高兴 (gāoxìng), which also means 'happy' but can imply willingness, and 快乐 (kuàilè), which suggests a deeper, longer-lasting happiness.
adjective
happyjoyfuldelighted
Examples
- 开心。Tā jīntiān hěn kāi xīn.She is very happy today.
- 开心。Wǒmen wán de kāi xīn jíle.We had a great time.
- ,开心。Tā kǎoshì kǎo de hěn hǎo, hěn kāi xīn.He did well on the exam and is very happy.
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