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欣欣

Word · Adjective

joyful; thriving; flourishing

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

joyful; happy; delighted

literary

Often used in literary or formal contexts, frequently appearing in the pattern '欣然' (with joy).

Xīn欣
rán然
yǒu有
xǐ喜
sè色
 。

He had a joyful expression on his face.

Tā他
xīn欣
rán然
jiē接
shòu受
le了
zhè这
gè个
tí提
yì议
 。

He gladly accepted the proposal.

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Dé得
zhī知
hǎo好
xiāo消
xi息
 ,
zhòng众
rén人
xīn欣
xīn欣
rán然
ér而
guī归
 。

Upon hearing the good news, everyone returned joyfully.

2.

adjective

thriving; flourishing; lush (of vegetation)

literary

Most commonly used in the idiom '欣欣向荣'. Can describe both literal plant growth and figurative prosperity.

Xīn欣
xīn欣
xiàng向
róng荣

Thriving and flourishing.

Chūn春
tiān天
dào到
le了
 ,
cǎo草
mù木
xīn欣
xīn欣
 。

Spring has arrived, and the vegetation is lush.

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Zhè这
piàn片
tián田
yuán园
chéng呈
xiàn现
chū出
yī一
piàn片
xīn欣
xīn欣
jǐng景
xiàng象
 。

This field presents a scene of vibrant prosperity.