Basic Meaning
adj
often used in formal or literary contexts; describes a general state of happiness
happy; joyful (antonym of 'sorrowful')
快乐;高兴(跟“悲”相对)。
Words:
狂喜喜出望外欢喜喜不自胜喜悦
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 听到这个好消息,他心里充满了喜悦。Upon hearing the good news, his heart was filled with joy.
- 毕业那天,大家都喜不自胜。On graduation day, everyone was overjoyed.
adj
often used as an attributive adjective, as in '喜事 (wedding/happy event)'
auspicious; happy; especially relating to marriage
可庆贺的,特指关于结婚的。
Words:
喜事喜讯喜糖
Sentences:
- 下个月他们要办喜事,请大家吃喜糖。Next month they are holding a wedding; they will treat everyone to wedding candy.
v
to like; to be fond of
喜欢;爱好。
Words:
喜好喜闻乐见喜爱喜新厌旧好大喜功
Antonyms:
厌恶
Sentences:
- 他很喜闻乐见这种轻松幽默的节目。He very much enjoys watching this kind of light and humorous program.
- 她从小就喜爱画画。She has loved drawing since she was little.
n
used specifically in the phrase '有喜 (to be expecting)', which is a more traditional or euphemistic term
pregnancy
妇女怀孕叫“有喜”。
Words:
喜脉有喜害喜
Synonyms:
孕
Sentences:
- 姐姐有喜了,全家人都很高兴。My elder sister is expecting; the whole family is very happy.
- 妈妈害喜的时候特别想吃酸的东西。When Mom had morning sickness, she really wanted to eat sour things.
v
often used in contexts describing preferences of plants, animals, or food pairings
to be suited to; to thrive in (of organisms); to go well with (of things)
某种生物适宜于什么环境;某种东西适宜于配合什么东西。
Words:
喜光植物海带喜荤喜光喜湿不喜干
Sentences:
- 这种植物是喜光植物,要多晒太阳。This plant is light-loving; it needs plenty of sunshine.
- 做这道菜,海带喜荤,最好和排骨一起炖。For this dish, kelp goes well with meat; it's best stewed with pork ribs.
n
happy event; occasion for congratulations
可庆贺的事。
Words:
贺喜报喜双喜临门吵喜
Sentences:
- 公司上市的喜讯让所有员工都很兴奋。The happy news of the company going public excited all the employees.
- 儿子考上大学,真是家里的一件大喜事。My son getting into university is truly a great happy event for the family.
- 他们今年好事成双,可以说是双喜临门。They have had two pieces of good fortune this year; you could say double happiness has come to their home.
Writing & Component
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Stroke Count12
Strokes一丨一丨𠃍一丶丿一丨𠃍一
