快乐 (kuàilè)
adjective · Beginner · Emotions & Feelings
Meaning
English: Joyful
Full of happiness, often used in wishes.
Examples
🗣 祝你新年快乐！
💬 Wishing you a happy New Year!
Etymology
快乐 (kuàilè) combines 快 (kuài, meaning ‘fast’ or ‘quick’) with 乐 (lè, meaning ‘happy’ or ‘joyful’). This term emphasizes a more transient, energetic form of joy.
How & Where It’s Used
快乐 is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for various forms of social interaction and universally understood in Mandarin.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in popular songs and stories celebrating happiness and joy, particularly during festivals.
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Tags: emotion, positive