happiness
/ˈhæpinəs/
CEFR level A2Topic EmotionWord #1140 in the learning path
幸福；快乐
Definitions
n. The feeling of being pleased or satisfied with life.
幸福；快乐
Example
Her face shone with happiness when the puppy arrived.
小狗到来时，她的脸上洋溢着喜悦。
Strong social connections often contribute more to lasting happiness than the purchase of expensive possessions.
与购买昂贵物品相比，牢固的社会联系往往更能带来持久的幸福。
Collocations
- lasting happiness
- personal happiness
- bring happiness
- a sense of happiness
Word family
- happy (adj.)
- happily (adv.)
- unhappy (adj.)
- unhappiness (n.)
Synonyms
- joy
- contentment
Antonyms
- unhappiness
- sadness
Usage tip
通常不可数：表达幸福用happiness，不加a。
FAQ
- What does happiness mean?
- The feeling of being pleased or satisfied with life.
- How is happiness pronounced?
- UK /ˈhæpinəs/, US /ˈhæpinəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
