xī

熙

Character · Adjective · Noun

bright; harmonious; prosperous

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

4 senses · 10 examples
1.

adjective

bright; luminous; radiant

literary

Literary usage, often describing light or brightness.

Xī熙
guāng光
pǔ普
zhào照
 ，
wàn万
wù物
shēng生
huī辉
 。

The bright light shines everywhere, bringing all things to life.

Xī熙
míng明
zhī之
shì世
 ，
bǎi百
xìng姓
ān安
jū居
 。

In this bright and enlightened age, the people live in peace.

2.

adjective

harmonious; happy; merry; joyful

literary

Often used in reduplicated form 熙熙 to describe crowds of happy people. Classic reference from Laozi.

Zhòng众
rén人
xī熙
xī熙
 ，
rú如
xiǎng享
tài太
láo牢
 ，
rú如
chūn春
dēng登
tái台
 。

The multitude is joyous and happy, as if enjoying a grand feast, as if climbing a tower in springtime.

Fù父
zǐ子
xī熙
xī熙
 ，
xiāng相
lè乐
yě也
 。

Father and son are harmonious and happy, enjoying each other's company.

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Xī熙
hé和
zhī之
qì气
 ，
chōng充
yíng盈
tíng庭
hù户
 。

An atmosphere of harmony and joy filled the courtyard.

3.

adjective

prosperous; thriving; flourishing

literary

Used to describe dynasties, eras, or flourishing states. Common in historical contexts.

Xī熙
cháo朝
shèng盛
shì世
 ，
tiān天
xià下
tài太
píng平
 。

In this prosperous dynasty and flourishing age, the world is at peace.

Kāng康
xī熙
nián年
jiān间
 ，
guó国
yùn运
xī熙
shèng盛
 。

During the Kangxi era, the nation's fortune was prosperous and thriving.

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Bǎi百
yè业
xī熙
lóng隆
 ，
wàn万
mín民
ān安
lè乐
 。

All industries flourished, and all people lived in peace and happiness.

4.

noun

surname Xi

A relatively rare Chinese surname.

Xī熙
xìng姓
zài在
zhōng中
guó国
jiào较
wéi为
hǎn罕
jiàn见
 。

The surname Xi is relatively rare in China.

Xī熙
chūn春
shì是
wǒ我
de的
péng朋
you友
 。

Xi Chun is my friend.