恔 (jiǎo) - cheerful, happy & pleased, contented

恔Tone 3

jiǎo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

恔 · jiǎo

cheerful, happy;

pleased, contented;

to be satisfied

cheerful, happypleased, contentedto be satisfied

Usage highlights

cheerful expressionpleased moodhappy heartcontented feelingsatisfied lookjoyful appearance

Synonyms

  • 悦— pleased, delighted
  • 喜— happy, joyful
  • 乐— happy, cheerful
  • 欢— joyful, merry

Antonyms

  • 忧— worried, anxious
  • 愁— sorrowful, distressed
  • 悲— sad, sorrowful
  • 恼— annoyed, angry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looks very cheerful today (他今天看起来很恔).
  • She was pleased with the results (她对结果感到很恔).
  • The children were happy playing in the park (孩子们在公园玩得很恔).
  • I am content with my current life (我对现在的生活很恔).

Collocations

  • cheerful expression(恔容)
  • pleased mood(恔意)
  • happy heart(恔心)
  • contented feeling(恔感)
  • satisfied look(恔色)
  • joyful appearance(恔貌)

Idioms

  • Heart full of joy(心恔意满)
  • Pleased and satisfied(恔然自得)
  • Content with one's lot(安贫恔道)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the heart radical (忄) with 交, suggesting emotional exchange or connection leading to happiness.
  • In classical Chinese philosophy, contentment (恔) was considered a virtue and path to inner peace.
  • The character appears in some classical texts but is relatively rare in modern usage.

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