憙 (xī) - To like, to enjoy & to be fond of

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xī ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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憙 · xī

To like, to enjoy;

to be fond of;

delight, joy;

also used in names to express happiness and positive emotions.

To like, to enjoyto be fond ofdelight, joy

Usage highlights

To like readingTo enjoy helpingJoy and happinessContentment and delightTo be fond of learningHappy expression

Synonyms

  • 喜— joy, happiness
  • 悦— pleasure, delight
  • 欢— joy, merriment

Antonyms

  • 悲— sorrow, grief
  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 厌— dislike, disgust

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He likes reading books (憙读书).
  • She takes delight in helping others (憙助人).
  • This character expresses joy and contentment (憙乐).
  • The name carries a meaning of happiness (憙悦).

Collocations

  • To like reading(憙读)
  • To enjoy helping(憙助)
  • Joy and happiness(憙乐)
  • Contentment and delight(憙悦)
  • To be fond of learning(憙学)
  • Happy expression(憙色)

Idioms

  • To take delight in doing good deeds(憙善好施)
  • Joyful countenance(憙形于色)
  • To find pleasure in reading(憙读书卷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character combines 喜 (joy) with 心 (heart), emphasizing heartfelt joy and genuine happiness.
  • Often used in classical Chinese texts to express deep personal satisfaction and contentment.
  • Considered an elegant and literary character for expressing positive emotions in names.

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