幸福

• 拼音: xìng fú
• 汉字拆解: 幸 = originally a pictograph of handcuffs, later meaning 'lucky' (escaping punishment); 福 = 礻 (spirit) + 畐 (full), meaning divine blessing

含义

Happy; blessed; happiness. A deep sense of contentment and fulfilment in life.

Used as both an adjective (feeling happy/blessed) and a noun (happiness). Represents a deeper, more lasting state of well-being than 高兴 (happy/glad) or 快乐 (joyful). Often associated with family, love, and life satisfaction. Common phrases: 幸福的生活 (a happy life), 幸福感 (sense of happiness), 追求幸福 (pursue happiness).

例句

1. 她觉得和家人在一起就是最大的幸福。
2. 祝你们新婚幸福！
3. 幸福不是拥有很多钱，而是内心的满足。

用法指南

语境: family, relationships, life

语气: warm

正确说法

• 我现在的生活很幸福。(My life is very happy right now.)
• 每个人都在追求幸福。(Everyone is pursuing happiness.)

错误说法

• 今天考试考好了，我很幸福。(For short-term happiness about small achievements, use 高兴 or 开心. 幸福 implies deep, lasting life satisfaction.)

起源与历史

幸 means 'fortunate' or 'lucky' and 福 means 'blessing' or 'fortune'. Together they express a state of blessed contentment and good fortune.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal