快乐 (kuài lè) — happy, joyful

Definition

A warm, everyday 'happy' — describes lasting contentment, not just a moment. 高兴 is a quick reaction; 幸福 is a deeper life-state.

adjective
happyjoyful

Examples

  • Wǒ jīn tiān hěn kuài lè.
    I am very happy today.
  • 快乐
    Zhù nǐ shēng rì kuài lè!
    Wish you a happy birthday!
  • Hái zi men zài yì qǐ hěn kuài lè.
    The children are very happy together.

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