忬 (yù) - To be at ease & calm and comfortable

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yù ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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忬 · yù

To be at ease;

calm and comfortable;

also an archaic variant of 舒 (to stretch, to relax).

To be at easecalm and comfortablealso an archaic variant of 舒 (to stretch,

Usage highlights

At easeComfortable and relaxedCalm heartLeisurely and carefreeTo stretch and relax

Synonyms

  • 舒— to stretch; to relax; comfortable
  • 畅— smooth; free; unimpeded
  • 适— comfortable; suitable

Antonyms

  • 忧— worry; anxiety
  • 郁— gloomy; depressed
  • 闷— bored; stifled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt calm and at ease (心忬).
  • The ancient text used 忬 as a variant for 舒 (忬 as 舒).
  • She sought a state of mental tranquility (心神忬畅).

Collocations

  • At ease(忬适)
  • Comfortable and relaxed(忬畅)
  • Calm heart(心忬)
  • Leisurely and carefree(忬闲)
  • To stretch and relax(忬展)

Idioms

  • Calm and comfortable, free from worry(心忬神怡)
  • Leisurely and carefree(忬然自得)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 忬 is a classical character primarily found in ancient texts and literary works.
  • It functions as a variant of 舒 (to stretch, relax) in certain historical contexts.
  • The character embodies the Confucian and Daoist ideal of mental tranquility and ease.

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