开心

kāi xīn
HSK 2Adjective (形)Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

adj
A very common and positive word for expressing happiness. It can describe both a temporary joyful state and a general feeling of contentment.
happy; delighted; in a good mood
心情快乐舒畅。
Words:
十分开心
Synonyms:
欣喜愉快喜悦快乐欢喜高兴愉悦欢快舒心欢畅欣忭怡悦忻悦欢乐愉乐喜乐欣悦痛快
Antonyms:
痛苦伤心苦恼悲伤难过失落生气忧戚悲楚愁怨痛切心痛哀伤烦闷苦闷气愤愤怒恼恨悲戚悲哀悲痛郁闷
Sentences:
  1. 今(jīn)天(tiān)天(tiān)气(qì)真(zhēn)好(hǎo)，我(wǒ)感(gǎn)到(dào)十(shí)分(fēn)开(kāi)心(xīn)。
    The weather is so nice today, I feel very happy.
  2. 看(kàn)到(dào)孩(hái)子(zi)们(men)玩(wán)得(de)那(nà)么(me)开(kāi)心(xīn)，我(wǒ)也(yě)笑(xiào)了(le)。
    Seeing the children having so much fun, I also smiled.
v
This usage often carries a slightly negative or playful connotation, implying the amusement is gained from teasing or tricking someone else. It is often used in the set phrase 寻开心.
to amuse oneself at someone's expense; to make fun of someone
戏弄别人，使自己高兴。
Words:
寻开心
Synonyms:
取乐取笑
Sentences:
  1. 别(bié)拿(ná)他(tā)寻(xún)开(kāi)心(xīn)了(le)，他(tā)会(huì)不(bù)高(gāo)兴(xìng)的(de)。
    Don't make fun of him, he will get upset.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
kāi开

to open

HSK 2
xīn心

heart; mind; center