兴高采烈

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"兴高采烈" is a four-character idiom used to describe someone who is extremely happy and excited. It often conveys a lively, joyful mood and is typically used in informal or narrative contexts.

Common Contexts

This idiom is frequently used to describe people's emotional state when they receive good news, achieve something important, or are simply in a very cheerful mood.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using 兴高采烈 implies a visible or audible expression of joy and excitement, not just a quiet happiness. It is more intense than simply 开心 (happy).

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 兴高采烈 with 兴奋, which also means excited but can be used in more formal or physiological contexts. 兴高采烈 is more vivid and expressive, often describing outward behavior.

Example Sentences

The children ran into the classroom excitedly, sharing their holiday

He accepted the job excitedly because it was his dream position.

After hearing the news of winning the prize, she excitedly told her family.