adjective / noun HSK 5
Traditional 榮幸
honored · to feel honored · privilege · it's an honor
Meaning
荣幸 expresses the feeling of being honored or privileged, typically used when someone feels fortunate to receive recognition, participate in something special, or meet someone important. It conveys both gratitude and a sense of distinction.
Usage
This is a somewhat formal or polite expression commonly used in social and professional contexts. Native speakers use it when accepting invitations, expressing gratitude for opportunities, or acknowledging compliments. It's frequently preceded by 很 (hěn) or 非常 (fēicháng) and often appears in the phrase 感到荣幸 (gǎndào róngxìng, to feel honored).
Examples
- 01能参加这次会议，我感到非常荣幸。, .I feel very honored to be able to participate in this conference.
- 02认识您是我的荣幸。.It's my honor to meet you.
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Common collocations
- 感到荣幸to feel honored
- 非常荣幸very honored, great honor
- 我的荣幸my pleasure, my honor
- 深感荣幸deeply honored
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 荣 (honor/glory) with 幸 (fortune/luck), literally meaning 'honorable fortune' or 'the luck of being honored.'