How to Say ‘Happiness’ in Simplified Chinese
幸福
💬 Usage Tip: [幸福] is “happiness/well-being” in a life-satisfaction sense (not just “having fun”). Often paired with [健康] and [平安] in greetings.
🇨🇳 In China: New Year blessings often focus on long-term well-being—health, peace, and family harmony—alongside wealth.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
幸福
[xìng fú]
happiness; well-being
A very common blessing word meaning happiness and a good life; often paired with 阖家 (whole family).
愿你阖家幸福，天天开心！
May your whole family be happy, and may you be joyful every day!
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