媐 (yí) - Joy, happiness & also used to mean a bride in ancient

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yí ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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媐 · yí

Joy, happiness;

also used to mean a bride in ancient texts.

Joy, happinessalso used to mean a bride in ancient

Usage highlights

Joyful expressionHappy brideContent and happyJoy and pleasureHappy countenanceDelighted appearance

Synonyms

  • 喜— happiness, joy
  • 乐— joy, pleasure
  • 欢— joy, delight

Antonyms

  • 悲— sorrow, sadness
  • 哀— grief, mourning
  • 愁— worry, anxiety

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character conveys a sense of joy (媐悦).
  • In ancient texts, it could refer to a bride (媐女).
  • The character appears in classical literature with a joyful meaning (媐乐).
  • It represents a state of happiness and contentment (媐然).

Collocations

  • Joyful expression(媐悦)
  • Happy bride(媐女)
  • Content and happy(媐然)
  • Joy and pleasure(媐乐)
  • Happy countenance(媐容)
  • Delighted appearance(媐色)

Idioms

  • Joyful and content(媐然自得)
  • Happy bride(媐女出嫁)
  • Expression of delight(媐容可掬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to denote joy and happiness.
  • Also had the specific meaning of 'bride' in certain ancient contexts.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in historical texts.

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