喜
xǐ · happy💡 How to pronounce
x → like the 'sh' in 'sheep' but lighter. ǐ → like 'ee' with a falling-rising tone.
📖 The Story
喜 is one of the most joyful characters in Chinese. It shows a mouth (口) and a drum (壴) — the sound of celebration. When you're happy, you smile, you cheer, and you celebrate.
🎬 In Culture Today
喜 is everywhere during festivals — from the red '喜' characters on wedding doors to the phrase '恭喜发财' (gōng xǐ fā cái), which means 'wishing you prosperity' during Spring Festival.
📚 Words
📝 Example Sentences
恭喜发财！
Wishing you prosperity!
我很喜欢这个节日。
I really like this festival.