No. 1,706 in Chinese
兴
"兴" means "prosperity," "interest," "rise," or "to start."
In a sentence
我感到非常高兴。
I feel very happy.
Here, '兴' is used as part of the compound word '高兴' meaning 'happy', conveying a positive emotional state.
他们对这个话题很感兴趣。
They are very interested in this topic.
In this sentence, '兴' is part of the compound word '感兴趣', which means 'interested', indicating engagement or curiosity towards the topic.
昨晚的宴会很有兴致。
Last night's banquet was very lively.
The word '兴' in '兴致' refers to 'enthusiasm' or the lively and spirited nature of an activity, emphasizing enjoyment and spirited participation.
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