No. 8,240 in Chinese
happy
The Chinese word for "happy" (快乐, kuàilè) means feeling joy or contentment.
In a sentence
我很快乐，因为今天是我的生日。
I am happy because today is my birthday.
In this sentence, '快乐(happy)' is used to express a current emotional state of joy and contentment.
她的幸福来自于帮助别人。
Her happiness comes from helping others.
Here, '幸福(happiness)' refers to a sense of fulfillment and long-term contentment that can result from life's pursuits, beyond just momentary joy.
他很高兴得到了这份工作。
He is happy to have gotten this job.
The word '高兴(happy)' in this context indicates excitement or pleasure about a specific achievement or event.
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