憘 (xǐ) - To like & to be fond of

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xǐ ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

憘 · xǐ

To like;

to be fond of;

to enjoy;

to be happy;

to rejoice;

also used as a variant of 喜.

To liketo be fond ofto enjoy

Usage highlights

To like readingTo enjoy musicTo be happy aboutTo rejoice inTo be fond of learningTo take pleasure in

Synonyms

  • 喜— to like; to be happy; to rejoice
  • 爱— to love; to like
  • 好— to like; to be fond of
  • 乐— to enjoy; to be happy

Antonyms

  • 恶— to dislike; to hate
  • 憎— to detest; to hate
  • 厌— to loathe; to be tired of

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I like reading books (憘读书).
  • He enjoys listening to music (憘听音乐).
  • She is happy about the good news (憘好消息).
  • They rejoice in their success (憘成功).

Collocations

  • To like reading(憘读)
  • To enjoy music(憘乐)
  • To be happy about(憘于)
  • To rejoice in(憘悦)
  • To be fond of learning(憘学)
  • To take pleasure in(憘好)

Idioms

  • To be fond of learning and enjoy teaching(憘学乐教)
  • To rejoice in goodness and delight in righteousness(憘善乐义)
  • To take pleasure in helping others(憘助人为乐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 憘 is a variant form of 喜, sharing the same meaning of liking, happiness, and joy.
  • In classical texts, 憘 is often used interchangeably with 喜 to express positive emotions and preferences.
  • The character embodies the Confucian value of finding joy in learning and moral conduct.

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