How to Say ‘Joy’ in Traditional Chinese
喜樂
xǐ lè
[shee-luh]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 喜樂 is understood by everyone, but it has a slightly warm, often Christian flavor in Taiwan. In everyday secular New Year greetings, 快樂 is more neutral.
Phrase Breakdown
喜樂
xǐ lè
[shee-luh]
joy; happiness (often warm/heartfelt)
A blessing meaning to feel joyful and cheerful. Slightly more formal/literary; also common in religious contexts.
過年見到你很開心，願你天天喜樂。
I’m happy to see you during the New Year—may you have joy every day.
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