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March 24, 2026
兴高采烈(興高采烈)xìnggāocǎiliè(xing4gao1cai3lie4)
兴高采烈 is an idiom that describes a state of being extremely happy and excited. It is often used to express joy in response to good news or a celebratory event, capturing a sense of enthusiasm and high spirits.
Frequency#20312DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing joy and excitement is important during festivals and celebrations such as the Spring Festival (春节), where feelings of happiness are often shared among family and friends.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (兴) jumping high (高) with a colorful paintbrush (采) in hand, splashing vibrant colors (烈) everywhere, representing their excitement. The sounds of 'xing' and 'liè' can remind you of the joyful exclamations people make when they are thrilled.
Meanings of 兴高采烈
xìnggāocǎiliè(xing4gao1cai3lie4)
1happy and excited (idiom)
2in high spirits
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About 兴高采烈
兴高采烈Simplified
興高采烈Traditional
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成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
#20312Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 兴高采烈
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欢天喜地 (huāntiānxǐdì) - use 兴高采烈 when emphasizing a personal state of excitement, while 欢天喜地 conveys a more communal or festive joy.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person (兴) jumping high (高) with a colorful paintbrush (采) in hand, splashing vibrant colors (烈) everywhere, representing their excitement. The sounds of 'xing' and 'liè' can remind you of the joyful exclamations people make when they are thrilled.
Usage Notes
This idiom is generally used in informal contexts to convey happiness. A common mistake is to confuse it with other similar expressions like 兴致勃勃 (xìngzhì bóbó), which means 'full of interest.' Ensure you use 兴高采烈 during celebrations or happy events.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 idiom, 兴高采烈 connects to other expressions of emotion and joy. Focus on understanding its nuances compared to simpler expressions of happiness like 高兴 (gāoxìng) and learn how to use it in context to improve your fluency.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing joy and excitement is important during festivals and celebrations such as the Spring Festival (春节), where feelings of happiness are often shared among family and friends.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce the tones, saying 'xing3 gao1 cai3 lie4' instead of the correct 'xing4 gao1 cai3 lie4.' Another common error is using it inappropriately in serious contexts, where a more neutral term would be better.
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Grammar Patterns of 兴高采烈
兴高采烈 functions as a four-character idiom (成语). Treat it as a fixed unit; it usually plays the role of a single adjective, adverb, or noun phrase inside the larger sentence. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她之前听起来____的，她需要的只是休息。
She sounded quite chirpy, all she needs is rest.
Example Sentences for 兴高采烈 (4)
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她之前听起来兴高采烈的，她需要的只是休息。
tā zhī qián tīng qǐ lái xīng gāo cǎi liè de， ， tā xū yào de zhī shì xiū。
In Chinese culture, expressing joy and excitement is important during festivals and celebrations such as the Spring Festival (春节), where feelings of happiness are often shared among family and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about 兴高采烈
It's best suited for informal settings; in formal contexts, consider alternatives that convey happiness more subtly.
Yes, 快乐 (kuàilè) simply means 'happy,' while 兴高采烈 conveys a more intense, exuberant form of happiness.
You could say, '在派对上，大家都兴高采烈，享受美好的时光。' (At the party, everyone was in high spirits, enjoying the wonderful time.)
