kuài huo
happy; cheerful; joyful
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.
痛苦 (kǔ tòng)
painful
悲伤 (bēi shāng)
sad
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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.
