Definition
福祉 is a formal/literary noun meaning well-being or welfare, used especially in contexts of social or public welfare (e.g., 人民福祉, the well-being of the people). It is more abstract and elevated than the everyday word 幸福 (personal happiness) or 福利 (welfare benefits). You will see it in government reports, philosophical writings, or formal speeches.
n.
well-beingwelfarehappiness (formal/literary, often referring to collective or societal well-being)
Examples
- 福祉。Tígāo rénmín fú zhǐ shì zhèngfǔ de shǒuyào mùbiāo.Improving the people's well-being is the government's primary goal.
- 福祉。Shèhuì de fánróng yǔ fú zhǐ mì bù kě fēn.Social prosperity and welfare are inseparable.
- 福祉。Wǒmen dōu zhuīqiú hépíng yǔ fú zhǐ.We all pursue peace and well-being.
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