HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
欣 — happy
- Reading
- xīn
- Meaning
- happy; joyful
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
欣 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is xīn and it means happy; joyful. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
欣 appears in everyday chinese words such as 欣赏 (appreciate, enjoy, admire), 欣喜 (joyful, delighted) and 欣慰 (gratified, relieved).
Chinese words containing 欣
Frequently asked questions
What does 欣 mean in Chinese?
欣 means happy; joyful in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 欣 read?
欣 is read xīn. Reading it inside real words — 欣赏 and 欣喜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 欣 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 欣 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 欣 in a word?
A common word containing 欣 is 欣赏 (xīn shǎng) — "appreciate, enjoy, admire". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 欣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 欣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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