How to Say ‘Happy; joyful’ in Traditional Chinese
快樂
💬 Usage Tip: [快] is “fast/quick,” [樂] is “joy.” Together it means “happy.” The [樂] sound can surprise learners—listen for it in set phrases.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Common in holiday greetings like [新年快樂] and birthday wishes; it’s friendly and widely safe to use.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
快樂
[kuài lè]
happy; joyful
Used to wish someone happiness, especially in set greetings (e.g., 新年快樂).
祝你新年快樂，天天都快樂！
Wishing you a happy New Year—happy every day!
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