In this week's vocabulary adventure, we find different ways to express happiness in English. How do you express happiness? Please post a word that means "happiness" in your first language 😊

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5 Ways to Express Happiness in English

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労うと労る

Generally interchangeable.
高兴 is more general and can be used to describe a wide range of happy or positive emotions, while 开心 is more specifically used to describe a feeling of joy or delight. In general, both words can be used interchangeably to describe happiness, but 开心 tends to be used in more informal or   contexts, while 高兴 is more commonly used in formal or polite settings.
 

Difference between A and B in Chinese with Shanmei

高兴VS开心 differences

The shepherd boy shouts "Wolf!" When he gets bored.

Bedtime Story

 The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Ever had someone else ruining a date between you and your crush? Or just a friend that's ruining the mood between you and another? A third wheel? In Chinese we call that  
 
电灯泡
diàndēng pào

Example:

你今晚和我们一起去看电影吗？

nǐ jīn wǎn hé wǒmen yīqǐ qù kàn diànyǐng ma?

Are you going to the movie with us tonight?

不了，我不想当电灯泡哈哈。

Bùle, wǒ bùxiǎng dāng diàndēngpào hāhā。

Nah, I don't want to be a "light bulb" haha.

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电灯泡

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LAS POSADAS MEXICANAS 1

안녕하세요 오랜만이에요 :)
요즘 일이 너무 바빠서 팟캐스트를 올리고 싶은데 못 올렸어요
여러분 새해 목표는 세웠나요?
I can't believe it's already almost the end of February!
Do you have any New Year's Resolution?


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새해 목표를 세웠나요?

People’s words can have a big effect on others’ lives. Think about what you say before it comes out of your mouth. It might just be the difference between life and death.

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The Group of Frogs 

In this podcast episode, you'll find easy ways to add English to your daily routine. Learn how to remember your reasons for learning English and practice without much effort. Discover tips for joining professional meetings and chatting in English. Listen to make English a natural part of your life.