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a merry person or a happy person? Could you tell me the right translation, please?

Thanks a lot.

Either is correct. :)

Thanks, but why we never read "a merry person" on English books?
We usually hear Merry Xmas but not a merry girl. Is it USA?

Most people say happy, though merry is also correct. There is, at least where I live, a subtle difference in meaning. Merry means obviously or visibly happy, like in the context of merriment at a party, where everyone is laughing and smiling and enjoying themselves. Happy is less specific. A merry person might smile a lot, or laugh readily, or make easy conversation.

Thanks, you are very kind.

Thanks yourself! Any time.