(xiè) - To be pleased, satisfied & to be fond of

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xiè | 10 strokes | radical:

· xiè

To be pleased, satisfied;

to be fond of;

to like;

to be happy with something.

To be pleased, satisfiedto be fond ofto like

Usage highlights

To be pleasedTo be fond ofHappy expressionSatisfied heartContent and pleasedPleased look

Synonyms

  • to like; to be fond of; happiness
  • pleased; delighted; happy
  • joyful; merry; delighted

Antonyms

  • anger; rage
  • sad; sorrowful
  • to dislike; to detest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She was very pleased with the gift (娎意).
  • He has a fondness for calligraphy (娎好书法).
  • The child looks very happy (孩子看起来很娎).

Collocations

  • To be pleased(娎意)
  • To be fond of(娎好)
  • Happy expression(娎色)
  • Satisfied heart(娎心)
  • Content and pleased(满娎)
  • Pleased look(娎容)

Idioms

  • Pleased and satisfied(心满娎足)
  • With a happy expression(面有娎色)
  • Content and joyful(娎然自得)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
  • It conveys a sense of quiet satisfaction and contentment rather than exuberant joy.
  • The character contains the female radical 女, suggesting historical associations with feminine qualities of contentment.

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