Meaning
欢欣 describes a state of great joy and delight, often used in more formal or literary contexts. It conveys a sense of happiness that comes from inner satisfaction or pleasant circumstances. The word combines 欢 (joy, happiness) with 欣 (glad, joyous), creating an intensified meaning of cheerfulness and elation.
Usage
This word appears more frequently in written Chinese, news reports, and formal speech than in casual conversation. Native speakers might use it to describe collective happiness at celebrations, national achievements, or significant positive events. In everyday speech, simpler words like 高兴 (gāoxìng) or 开心 (kāixīn) are more common.
Examples
- 01人们欢欣鼓舞地庆祝国庆节。.People joyfully celebrated National Day with great enthusiasm.
- 02听到这个好消息，大家都欢欣不已。, .Upon hearing this good news, everyone was extremely delighted.
Characters
Common collocations
- 欢欣鼓舞greatly encouraged and inspired
- 欢欣雀跃overjoyed, jumping for joy
- 满怀欢欣filled with joy
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to happiness and joy. 欢 originally depicted joyful sounds or celebration, while 欣 combines the radical for opening/beginning with happiness, suggesting blooming joy.