嗂 (yáo) - Yao — to be joyful, happy, delighted & to rejoice.

嗂Tone 2

yáo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

嗂 · yáo

Yao — to be joyful, happy, delighted;

to rejoice.

Yao — to be joyful, happy, delightedto rejoice.

Usage highlights

Joyful expressionHappy and laughingDelighted appearanceRejoicing heartJoyful atmosphereHappy and content

Synonyms

  • 喜— happy, delighted
  • 乐— joyful, happy
  • 欢— joyful, merry

Antonyms

  • 忧— worried, anxious
  • 悲— sad, sorrowful
  • 愁— worried, distressed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The children were joyful and laughing (嗂嗂而笑).
  • He expressed his delight with a happy expression (面露嗂色).
  • The atmosphere at the celebration was joyful (气氛嗂然).

Collocations

  • Joyful expression(嗂色)
  • Happy and laughing(嗂笑)
  • Delighted appearance(嗂貌)
  • Rejoicing heart(嗂心)
  • Joyful atmosphere(嗂然)
  • Happy and content(嗂愉)

Idioms

  • Joyful and delighted(嗂嗂而喜)
  • Happy expression, joyful heart(嗂颜悦心)
  • Rejoicing without restraint(嗂然无拘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing states of happiness and contentment.
  • It represents a refined, literary expression of joy rather than boisterous celebration.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains its classical elegance.

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