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高高興興

简高高兴兴 · 繁高高興興

Mandarin · pinyin gāo gāo xìng xìng

cheerful and optimistic
in a good mood
gaily

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高: gāo · high, tall; lofty, elevated; Kangxi radical 189
興: xìng · thrive, prosper, flourish
兴: xìng · thrive, prosper, flourish

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1–1–4–4 · gao1 gao1 xing4 xing4

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adj

very happy; delighted; joyous

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