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訢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
訢xīndelighted, pleased; happyzg, 11 strokes, radical 言
xīn(xin1) T1
  1. 1delighted, pleased; happy
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March 24, 2026

訢xīn(xin1)

The character 訢 (xīn) conveys a sense of delight or happiness, often used to express a state of being pleased. It can be used in both personal and social contexts to describe feelings of joy or satisfaction.

Strokes11Radical言
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing happiness and delight is often associated with family gatherings and celebrations, such as the Lunar New Year, where feelings of joy are especially emphasized.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cheerful person holding a big 'X' sign, representing 'delight' in their heart. The character 訢 looks like a person holding their hands up in excitement, with the radical 言 (yán) suggesting communication of happiness.

Meanings of 訢

xīn(xin1)
1delighted, pleased; happy
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About 訢

訢Simplified
11Strokes
言Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 訢

Quick Contrast

喜 (xǐ) - use 喜 when referring to joy or happiness derived from external sources, while 訢 emphasizes an internal state of delight.

Usage Notes

While 訢 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it can appear in literary or poetic contexts. Avoid confusing it with similar sounding words like 心 (xīn), which means 'heart.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 訢 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can enhance your understanding of emotional expressions in Chinese. Focus on its usage in written contexts, connecting it to other terms related to feelings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 訢 with 心 (xīn), which means 'heart.' Remember, 訢 specifically refers to feelings of delight. A common mistake is saying '我很心' (Wǒ hěn xīn) instead of '我很开心' (Wǒ hěn kāixīn).

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Etymology of 訢

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

speech

Semantic (meaning)言
+
Phonetic (sound)斤
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Origin

訢 = 言 + 斤. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 訢

IDS Structure⿰言斤
訢Full Character
=
言yan2
left
斤jin1
right
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Parts

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How to say delighted, pleased; happy in Chinese

“delighted, pleased; happy” in Chinese is訢xīn

The character 訢 (xīn) conveys a sense of delight or happiness, often used to express a state of being pleased. It can be used in both personal and social contexts to describe feelings of joy or satisfaction.

When to use 訢

While 訢 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it can appear in literary or poetic contexts. Avoid confusing it with similar sounding words like 心 (xīn), which means 'heart.'

訢 or something close to it

喜 (xǐ) - use 喜 when referring to joy or happiness derived from external sources, while 訢 emphasizes an internal state of delight.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 訢 with 心 (xīn), which means 'heart.' Remember, 訢 specifically refers to feelings of delight. A common mistake is saying '我很心' (Wǒ hěn xīn) instead of '我很开心' (Wǒ hěn kāixīn).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 訢

No, 訢 is more often found in literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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