惬 (qiè) - satisfied, pleased, content & comfortable, at ease.

惬Tone 4

qiè ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

惬 · qiè

satisfied, pleased, content;

comfortable, at ease.

satisfied, pleased, contentcomfortable, at ease.

Usage highlights

satisfiedsatisfied and pleasedappropriate and fittingsatisfied and contentsatisfied and happysatisfy one's wishes

Synonyms

  • 满— full, satisfied
  • 足— sufficient, content
  • 适— comfortable, suitable

Antonyms

  • 憾— regret, dissatisfaction
  • 歉— apology, insufficiency

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt very satisfied (惬意的).
  • She lives a comfortable life (惬意的生活).
  • This is a very pleasing outcome (惬心).
  • He nodded in agreement, looking very content (惬当).

Collocations

  • satisfied(惬意)
  • satisfied and pleased(惬心)
  • appropriate and fitting(惬当)
  • satisfied and content(惬怀)
  • satisfied and happy(惬悦)
  • satisfy one's wishes(惬志)

Idioms

  • Satisfied and content(惬心贵当)
  • Perfectly satisfactory(情惬理当)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character conveys a sense of deep satisfaction and appropriateness, often used in literary contexts.
  • It implies a state of harmony where one's desires or expectations are fully met.
  • Used to describe a feeling of comfort and ease, both physically and mentally.

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