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The word 惊喜 is formed by combining two characters, each representing a distinct emotional state: 惊 (jīng), which conveys the idea of being startled or surprised, and 喜 (xǐ), which signifies joy or delight. Their fusion creates a single, layered concept where the initial shock or unexpectedness of an event is precisely what triggers and intensifies the ensuing happiness, perfectly capturing the meaning of a "pleasant surprise". It is a concise semantic blend where the first element provides the context and the second reveals the resulting positive emotion.

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我收到了一个惊喜

wǒ shōu dào le yī gè jīng xǐ.

I received a surprise.

生日派对有很多惊喜

shēng rì pài duì yǒu hěn duō jīng xǐ.

The birthday party has many surprises.

她准备惊喜让朋友高兴。

tā zhǔn bèi jīng xǐ ràng péng you gāo xìng.

She prepared a surprise to make her friend happy.

这次旅行充满惊喜,我们都很享受。

zhè cì lǚ xíng chōng mǎn jīng xǐ, wǒ men dōu hěn xiǎng shòu.

This trip is full of surprises, and we all enjoyed it.

通过精心策划的惊喜,我们可以加深与他人之间的情感联系。

tōng guò jīng xīn cè huà de jīng xǐ, wǒ men kě yǐ jiā shēn yǔ tā rén zhī jiān de qíng gǎn lián xì.

Through carefully planned surprises, we can deepen emotional connections with others.

Word Definition - 惊喜

jīng xǐ nice surprise; to be pleasantly surprised

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