How to Say “I am thrilled” in Chinese
Feelings and opinions · HSK 3
"I am thrilled" in Chinese is 我太兴奋了 (Wǒ tài xīngfèn le). 兴奋 (xīngfèn) is a steady excitement; anticipation, adrenaline, looking forward to something. 激动 (jīdòng) is more emotionally stirred, often with a lump in the throat.
Primary translation
我太兴奋了
Wǒ tài xīngfèn le
Traditional: 我太興奮了
Variants by register
Formal
我感到非常激动
Wǒ gǎndào fēicháng jīdòng
Casual
我超激动的
Wǒ chāo jīdòng de
When to use it
兴奋 (xīngfèn) is a steady excitement; anticipation, adrenaline, looking forward to something. 激动 (jīdòng) is more emotionally stirred, often with a lump in the throat. For 'thrilled,' both work, but 激动 fits better when the news hits you hard (acceptance letter, reunion), while 兴奋 fits an upcoming event (a concert, a trip). In Taiwan you'll also hear 超 level adverbs like 超興奮, which is normal across all ages online. Native tip: 兴奋 can also mean 'aroused,' so read the context.
Example sentences
明天就要去北京了，我太兴奋了！
Míngtiān jiù yào qù Běijīng le, wǒ tài xīngfèn le!
I'm heading to Beijing tomorrow; I'm so thrilled!
收到录取通知书，我激动得睡不着觉。
Shōudào lùqǔ tōngzhīshū, wǒ jīdòng de shuì bù zháo jiào.
I got the acceptance letter; I was too thrilled to sleep.
听说你要来，我超激动的！
Tīngshuō nǐ yào lái, wǒ chāo jīdòng de!
I heard you're coming; I'm so thrilled!