悆 (yù) - To be at ease & to be comfortable

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悆 · yù

To be at ease;

to be comfortable;

also used in ancient texts to mean 'to forget' or 'to be negligent'.

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Usage highlights

At easeComfortable and contentNegligent of dutiesPeaceful and comfortableTo forget worriesComfortable dwelling

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 适— comfortable, suitable
  • 忘— to forget

Antonyms

  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 急— urgent, anxious
  • 谨— cautious, careful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt at ease in the tranquil garden (在宁静的花园里感到悆适).
  • The scholar was negligent in his duties (学者悆于职守).
  • After meditation, her mind was calm and comfortable (冥想后，她的心境悆然).

Collocations

  • At ease(悆适)
  • Comfortable and content(悆悦)
  • Negligent of duties(悆职)
  • Peaceful and comfortable(安悆)
  • To forget worries(悆忘)
  • Comfortable dwelling(悆居)

Idioms

  • Comfortable and without worry(悆然无忧)
  • Negligent in official duties(职事悆怠)
  • Peaceful in mind and body(身心悆泰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, often describing a state of mental ease or comfort.
  • Used in some historical contexts to indicate forgetfulness or negligence, particularly in official duties.
  • Rare in modern usage but preserved in literary and historical references.

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