幸福 (xìng fú) — (noun) happiness, well-being; (adjective) happy, blessed (deep, lasting contentment)
Definition
幸福 is 'happiness' in a deep, lasting sense (marriage, life, family), not everyday cheer. Compared with 快乐 (light, fun joy) and 幸运 (luck by chance), 幸福 points to contentment built over time.
noun
happinesswell-being
adjective
happyblessed (deep, lasting contentment)
Examples
- 幸福。Jiā tíng hé mù shì zuì dà de xìng fú.Family harmony is the greatest happiness.
- 幸福。Tā jué de zì jǐ xiàn zài hěn xìng fú.He feels he is very happy now.
- 幸福。Tā de liǎn shàng lù chū le xìng fú de wēi xiào.A happy smile appeared on her face.
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