Korean

행복
Meaning: happiness
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

幸
福

Example sentences

I wish you happiness.
올해는 작년보다 더 행복할 거예요.
This year will be happier than last year.
사람들은 누구나 행복을 원한다.
Everyone wants happiness.
나는 다만 너의 행복을 바랄 뿐이다.
I only wish for your happiness.
모든 사람은 행복을 추구할 권리가 있다.
Every person has the right to pursue happiness.
그녀의 미소는 항상 나를 행복하게 한다.
Her smile always makes me happy.
저 신혼부부는 정말 행복해 보여요.
That newlywed couple looks really happy.
행복의 파랑새가 우리 집 마당으로 날아왔다.
The bluebird of happiness flew into our front yard.
내 인생의 목적은 행복하게 사는 것이다.
The purpose of my life is to live happily.
인간의 행복이 오직 부귀에만 있는 것은 아니다.
Human happiness is not only in wealth and honor.

Usage Notes

A common word for happiness and well-being.

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