欢快

歡快

huānkuài

adjective HSK 7-9 #10,816

Meanings

1 cheerful; lively; merry
2 upbeat (of music, atmosphere)

Characters

fast; happy; pleased

Joyful (欢) and happy (快) — double happiness, describing a bubbly, upbeat mood or atmosphere.

Examples

孩子们唱着欢快的歌曲。

Háizi men chàng zhe huānkuài de gēqǔ.

The children are singing a cheerful song.

节日的气氛非常欢快。

Jiérì de qìfēn fēicháng huānkuài.

The festive atmosphere is very lively and merry.

Tips

usage

欢快 is typically used to describe music, songs, dances, rhythms, and atmospheres — things that feel bouncy and cheerful. It's more literary than 开心 or 高兴, and describes the mood of a scene rather than a person's internal feeling.

Stroke Order

欢 huān

快 kuài