() - Pleasant, happy, joyful & to enjoy, to delight in

Tone 2

yú | 12 strokes | radical:

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Pleasant, happy, joyful;

to enjoy, to delight in;

cheerful.

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Usage highlights

PleasantJoyfulTo enjoyHappy moodCheerful expressionTo delight in

Synonyms

  • pleased, delighted
  • happy, joyful
  • happy, joyful

Antonyms

  • sad, sorrowful
  • worried, anxious
  • worried, distressed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She felt very happy (愉快).
  • We had a pleasant conversation (愉快的谈话).
  • He enjoys reading (乐于阅读).
  • The children were joyful (孩子们很愉悦).

Collocations

  • Pleasant(愉快)
  • Joyful(愉悦)
  • To enjoy(乐于)
  • Happy mood(愉快的心情)
  • Cheerful expression(愉快的表情)
  • To delight in(愉乐)

Idioms

  • Pleasant and joyful(愉愉快快)
  • Happy and contented(愉逸自得)
  • Joyful and delighted(愉乐欣然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 愉 represents positive emotional states and is associated with contentment and satisfaction in Chinese culture.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with 俞 (meaning 'consent' or 'approve'), suggesting inner approval leading to happiness.
  • In naming, it conveys wishes for a joyful and contented life.

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