How to Say ‘Happy’ in Simplified Chinese
开心
kāi xīn
[kai-shin]
💬 Usage Tip: [开心] means "happy" in a cheerful, everyday way. It feels lighter and more conversational than some other words for happiness.
🇨🇳 In China: Chinese speakers often use [开心] in daily life for simple good feelings—winning a match, watching with friends, or surviving a close call can all make people [开心].
Phrase Breakdown
开心
kāi xīn
[kai-shin]
happy; glad
Describes feeling happy, cheerful, or pleased.
球队赢了以后，大家都很开心。
After the team won, everyone was very happy.
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