百
Bǎi
100, hundred
快乐 (kuàilè) — how to say "happy" in Chinese
快乐
Happy, joyful
Character composition
快
fast, soon
乐
joy, happiness
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 3 strokes
丿
Slash
#4 · piě · 1 strokes
Collocations
生日快乐
shēngrì kuàilè
happy birthday
Examples
和朋友在一起，我很快乐。
I'm very happy when I'm with friends.
生日快乐
Happy birthday.
Mnemonic
[kuàilè-] Kylie the Kangaroo hops onto the stage to present the "快乐" award! 🏆 In a colorful outfit, she quickly hops 快 and spreads joy 乐 among the audience. Everyone claps, feeling just as happy and joyful as she does!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "happy" in Chinese?
"happy" in Chinese is 快乐 (kuàilè).
What does 快乐 mean in English?
快乐 (kuàilè) means "Happy, joyful".
How is 快乐 pronounced?
It is pronounced kuàilè (written as kuaile). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "happy" in Chinese characters?
It is written 快乐.
What HSK level is 快乐?
快乐 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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