How to Say ‘Very glad’ in Simplified Chinese
很高兴
hěn gāo xìng
[hen gaow-shing]
💬 Usage Tip: [很] before an adjective often just makes the sentence sound complete, not strongly "very." The same pattern works in [很热闹] or [很好].
Phrase Breakdown
很
hěn
[hen]
very
An adverb meaning “very,” often used before adjectives in polite conversation.
这个活动很热闹，“很”常用来加强语气。
This event is lively; 很 is often used to strengthen the tone.
高兴
gāo xìng
[gaow-shing]
happy; glad
An adjective meaning “happy” or “glad,” often used in greetings like meeting someone at a networking event.
在职业活动上认识同行，我很高兴。
At a career event, I am very happy to meet people in the same field.
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