怡 (yí) - happy & joyful

怡Tone 2

yí ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

一懿

怡 · yí

happy;

joyful;

pleasant;

harmonious;

cheerful

happyjoyfulpleasant

Usage highlights

Happy expressionPleasant moodCheerful appearanceHarmonious and happyJoyful and contentPleasant scenery

Synonyms

  • 悦— pleased; delighted
  • 乐— happy; joyful
  • 喜— happy; pleased
  • 欢— joyful; merry

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a cheerful disposition (怡然自得).
  • The scenery is pleasant and delightful (怡人的景色).
  • He smiled happily (怡然一笑).
  • This place has a pleasant climate (怡人的气候).

Collocations

  • Happy expression(怡悦)
  • Pleasant mood(怡情)
  • Cheerful appearance(怡颜)
  • Harmonious and happy(怡和)
  • Joyful and content(怡乐)
  • Pleasant scenery(怡景)

Idioms

  • Content and happy with oneself(怡然自得)
  • Pleasant to both the mind and the senses(怡情悦性)
  • Happy expression and pleasant mood(怡颜悦色)
  • Heart is happy and spirit is pleased(心旷神怡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 怡 appears in classical texts such as the Analects of Confucius, often describing a harmonious and pleasant state of mind.
  • In traditional Chinese philosophy, 怡 represents an ideal emotional state of balance and contentment.
  • The character is frequently used in given names, especially for females, to convey grace, gentleness, and a cheerful disposition.

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