🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "Happy" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
快乐
"Happy" in Chinese · say it like kwah-luh

The most natural way to say "Happy" in Chinese is 快乐. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

高兴
more commonly used in casual contexts
愉快
more formal or literary

When to use it

You can use '快乐' to express happiness in various situations, such as celebrating an occasion or simply feeling good. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. '高兴' is often used in everyday conversations, while '愉快' might be used in written or formal speech.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
我今天很快乐。I am very happy today.
她的生日派对让我感到快乐。Her birthday party made me happy.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse '快乐' with '幸福', which means a deeper sense of happiness or contentment.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 快乐, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Chinese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'happy birthday' in Chinese?

'Happy birthday' is '生日快乐' (shēngrì kuàilè).

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