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快活

kuài huo

happy; cheerful; joyful

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Example Sentences

他过得很快活。

tā guò dé hěn kuài huó.

He lives a very happy life.

我们都很快活。

wǒ men dōu hěn kuài huó.

We are all very happy.

我希望你快活。

wǒ xī wàng nǐ kuài huó.

I hope you are happy.

Synonyms

Antonyms

痛苦 (kǔ tòng)

painful

悲伤 (bēi shāng)

sad

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 快活 (kuàih活) is composed of two characters: 快 (kuài), meaning "quick" or "fast," and 活 (huó), meaning "alive" or "lively." Together, these characters create a word that conveys a sense of joy, happiness, and excitement. The term 快活 is often used to describe a state of being in which one feels carefree and content, or a situation that brings great pleasure and satisfaction. It can also be used to express a sense of relief or liberation from a difficult or stressful situation. In modern Chinese, 快活 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, and is often found in literature, poetry, and everyday speech.