开心 kāixīn feel happy
feel happy; have a great time; make fun of somebody
How to remember 开心: 开 open + 心 heart = feel happy.
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How it is used
- Feel happy / have a good time - 玩得很开心 (wán de hěn kāixīn) had a great time.
- More casual and warmer than 高兴 (gāoxìng); very common with friends and kids.
- Watch the second sense 拿…开心 (ná…kāixīn) = to make fun of someone - 别拿我开心 (bié ná wǒ kāixīn) don't tease me.
Example sentences
- 你开心吗？ Nǐ kāixīn ma?Are you happy?
- 他们活得很开心。 Tāmen huó de hěn kāixīn.They're living a happy life.
- 爸爸安慰她，她却不开心。 Bàba ānwèi tā, tā què bù kāixīn.Although her father comforted her, she was still unhappy.