Chinese word

快乐

Pronunciation

Pinyinkuài lè

Meaning

  • adjectivehappy

Example

听到这个消息我很快乐tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xī wǒ hěn kuài lè

Hearing this news makes me very happy.

Illustration for 快乐 (happy)

More examples

她收到礼物后显得很快乐。tā shōu dào lǐ wù hòu xiǎn de hěn kuài lè

She seemed very happy after receiving the gift.

Core concept

A cheerful state that makes life or an experience feel pleasant and carefree.

Common phrases

  • 感到快乐gǎn dào kuài lè

    feel happy

  • 过得很快乐guò de hěn kuài lè

    have a happy life

  • 非常快乐fēi cháng kuài lè

    extremely happy

Similar words

高兴gāo xìng: Describing the brief happiness that comes from hearing good news or experiencing a welcome event.
开心kāi xīn: Describing an easy, lively happiness that comes with enjoyment and a natural smile.

Definition in Chinese

形容心里感到喜悦、愉快并带有轻松感的心理状态。xíng róng xīn lǐ gǎn dào xǐ yuè yú kuài bìng dài yǒu qīng sōng gǎn de xīn lǐ zhuàng tài

Word origin

快乐 (kuàilè, "happy") joins 快 (kuài, "cheerful or light") with 乐 (lè, "joy") to express a relaxed kind of gladness.

Usage tips

  • The word is common in messages for celebrations, making it useful for recognizing the warm mood attached to birthdays, festivals, and other happy occasions.

Other meanings

  • funadjective

Opposites

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