幸福 (xìng fú) — (noun) happiness, well-being; (adjective) happy…

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.