憪 (xián) - Composed, satisfied & serene and content

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xián ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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憪 · xián

Composed, satisfied;

serene and content;

also can mean leisurely, carefree.

Composed, satisfiedserene and contentalso can mean leisurely, carefree.

Usage highlights

Serene and contentLeisurely and carefreeContent and pleasedComposed expressionPeaceful mindSatisfied look

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 恬— quiet, tranquil
  • 惬— satisfied, pleased

Antonyms

  • 忧— worried, anxious
  • 烦— annoyed, vexed
  • 躁— restless, agitated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked serene and content (憪然).
  • She lives a leisurely life (憪憪).
  • The scholar was satisfied with his simple life (憪愉).

Collocations

  • Serene and content(憪然)
  • Leisurely and carefree(憪憪)
  • Content and pleased(憪愉)
  • Composed expression(憪色)
  • Peaceful mind(憪心)
  • Satisfied look(憪意)

Idioms

  • Serene and self-possessed(憪然自得)
  • Content with one's lot(安憪知足)
  • Leisurely and carefree(憪憪自适)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing a state of contentment and serenity.
  • Often used in literary contexts to depict scholarly or philosophical satisfaction.
  • Represents an ideal state of mind in traditional Chinese cultivation practices.

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