怬 (xì) - To rest & to be at ease

怬Tone 4

xì ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

万响

怬 · xì

To rest;

to be at ease;

to be content;

also used in ancient texts.

To restto be at easeto be content

Usage highlights

To rest peacefullyContent and at easeState of tranquilityAncient usage for restComfortable rest

Synonyms

  • 息— to rest; to cease
  • 休— to rest; to stop
  • 安— peaceful; calm

Antonyms

  • 忧— worry; anxiety
  • 劳— toil; labor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt content and at ease (怬然自得).
  • After finishing work, she rested peacefully (怬息).
  • The ancient text described a state of tranquility (怬怬).

Collocations

  • To rest peacefully(怬息)
  • Content and at ease(怬然自得)
  • State of tranquility(怬怬)
  • Ancient usage for rest(怬歇)
  • Comfortable rest(怬安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to rest and contentment.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily encountered in historical or literary contexts.

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