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March 24, 2026
喜xǐ(xi3)
喜 (xǐ) means to be fond of or to enjoy something. It conveys a sense of happiness or pleasure, often used in contexts where someone expresses joy about an event or experience, such as liking food, activities, or company.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, joy is often expressed during celebrations such as weddings or festivals, where the character 喜 is frequently seen in decorations, symbolizing happiness and good fortune.
Memory Tip
Imagine a happy person jumping up and down with joy (喜) because they found their favorite food. The character looks like a person with arms raised in delight, connecting the visual shape with the meaning of happiness.
Meanings of 喜
xǐ(xi3)
1to be fond of
2to like
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About 喜
喜Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L1
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AI Study Notes for 喜
Quick Contrast
喜欢 (xǐ huān) vs 喜悦 (xǐ yuè) — use 喜 (xǐ) for a general sense of enjoyment, while 喜悦 (xǐ yuè) emphasizes a deeper, more profound joy.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a happy person jumping up and down with joy (喜) because they found their favorite food. The character looks like a person with arms raised in delight, connecting the visual shape with the meaning of happiness.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 喜 with other similar characters like 爱 (ài), which means 'love' and has a stronger emotional connotation. 喜 is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, often appearing in expressions like '喜欢' (xǐ huān), meaning 'to like'.
HSK Study Tips
Although 喜 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects well with basic vocabulary regarding emotions and preferences. Students should focus on its usage in simple sentences and combine it with other verbs to express more complex feelings.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, joy is often expressed during celebrations such as weddings or festivals, where the character 喜 is frequently seen in decorations, symbolizing happiness and good fortune.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 喜 with 快乐 (kuài lè), which means 'happy.' For example, saying '我快乐这个' is incorrect; the correct form is '我喜欢这个' (Wǒ xǐ huān zhè ge).
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Grammar Patterns of 喜
喜 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 9 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.
I myself enjoy cinema, poetry, eating out and long walks.
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我尤其喜欢那种用螺钉固定在墙上的搁板。
wǒ yóu qí xǐ huān nà zhǒng yòng luó dīng gù dìng zài qiáng shàng de gē bǎn。
I particularly like the type of shelving that screws to the wall.
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你是在干涉人们的宗教信仰，他们并不喜欢你的做法。
nǐ shì zài gān shè rén mén de zōng jiào xìn yǎng， ， tā mén bìng bù xǐ huān nǐ de zuò。
You are messing with people's religion and they don't like that.
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你可以跟着一起唱你最喜爱的“猫王”的热门歌曲。
nǐ kě yǐ gēn zháo yī qǐ chàng nǐ zuì xǐ ài de“ “ māo” wáng ” de rè mén。
You can sing along to your favourite Elvis hits.
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你认为自己深受民众喜爱吗？
nǐ rèn wéi zì jǐ shēn shòu mín zhòng xǐ ài ma？
Do you have the sense that you are loved by the public?
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用你最喜欢的香味熏香你的抽屉和衣柜。
yòng nǐ zuì xǐ huān de xiāng wèi xūn xiāng nǐ de chōu tì hé yī guì。
Scent your drawers and wardrobe with your favourite aromas.
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你的解释比我以前学过的更让我喜欢。
nǐ de jiě shì bǐ wǒ yǐ qián xué guò de gēng ràng wǒ xǐ huān。
I like your interpretation better than the one I was taught.
Cultural Notes for 喜
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, joy is often expressed during celebrations such as weddings or festivals, where the character 喜 is frequently seen in decorations, symbolizing happiness and good fortune.
Word Family of 喜
Compounds23
嘻xi1happy, giggling, laughing; an interjection
嬉xi1to enjoy; to play, to amuse oneself
禧xi3happiness; congratulations
熹xi1dim light, a glimmer; warm; bright
囍
僖Xi1joy, gladness, delight; surname
嚭
憙
蟢xi3spider; caulking
饎
噽
囏
憘
暿
橲
歖
熺
瞦
礂
糦
繥
譆
鱚
Words Containing This Character20
喜欢xǐhuanto like喜歡
喜xǐto like
恭喜gōngxǐgreetings
惊喜jīngxǐnice surprise驚喜
喜爱xǐ’àito like喜愛
喜剧xǐjùcomedy喜劇
喜悦xǐyuèhappy喜悅
欢喜happy歡喜
欣喜xīnxǐhappy
喜庆xǐqìngjubilation喜慶
喜好xǐhàoto like
大喜exultation
可喜gratifying
喜讯good news喜訊
恭喜发财May you have a prosperous New Year! (New Year's greeting)恭喜發財
喜事xǐshìwedding
喜怒哀乐xǐnùāilèfour types of human emotions, namely: happiness 歡喜|欢喜[huānxǐ], anger 憤怒|愤怒[fènnù], sorrow 悲哀[bēi'āi] and joy 快樂|快乐[kuàilè]喜怒哀樂
有喜to be expecting
欣喜若狂to be wild with joy (idiom)
喜酒xǐjiǔwedding feast
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Frequently Asked Questions about 喜
You can say '我喜欢这个' (Wǒ xǐ huān zhè ge), meaning 'I like this.'
Generally, 喜 consistently conveys happiness or fondness, but its intensity can vary depending on other words paired with it.
Yes, 喜 is commonly used in everyday conversation and is essential for expressing preferences.
