妉 (dān) - A rare character meaning 'joyful', 'pleased', or 'content' & sometimes used in ancient texts.

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dān ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 女

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妉 · dān

A rare character meaning 'joyful', 'pleased', or 'content';

sometimes used in ancient texts.

A rare character meaning 'joyful', 'pleased', or 'content'sometimes used in ancient texts.

Usage highlights

Joyful appearanceContent heartPleased expressionAncient female nameRare character usage

Synonyms

  • 喜— happy, delighted
  • 乐— joyful, happy
  • 悦— pleased, content

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her expression showed contentment (妉然).
  • In classical poetry, it described a joyful mood (心妉).
  • The character appears in some historical names (如妉).

Collocations

  • Joyful appearance(妉然)
  • Content heart(心妉)
  • Pleased expression(颜妉)
  • Ancient female name(妉女)
  • Rare character usage(用妉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A very rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • Often used to describe a state of contentment or pleasure, particularly in reference to facial expressions or mood.

FAQ