懌 (yì) - Delight, joy, pleasure — to be happy, pleased, & often used in classical and literary contexts.

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懌 · yì

Delight, joy, pleasure — to be happy, pleased, or contented;

often used in classical and literary contexts.

Delight, joy, pleasure — to be happy, pleased,often used in classical and literary contexts.

Usage highlights

PleasedHeartfelt joyExtremely delightedTo take pleasure inJoyful expressionContent and happy

Synonyms

  • 悦— pleased, happy
  • 喜— joy, delight
  • 樂— happy, joyful

Antonyms

  • 憂— worry, sorrow
  • 悲— sadness, grief
  • 怒— anger

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was delighted with the news (心中不懌).
  • The emperor was pleased with the minister's suggestion (帝心甚懌).
  • A heart full of joy (心懌).

Collocations

  • Pleased(不懌)
  • Heartfelt joy(心懌)
  • Extremely delighted(甚懌)
  • To take pleasure in(懌樂)
  • Joyful expression(懌色)
  • Content and happy(懌懌)

Idioms

  • Heart full of joy and satisfaction(心懌意滿)
  • Pleased and without dissatisfaction(懌然無憾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears frequently in classical Chinese texts, especially historical records and poetry.
  • Carries a connotation of refined, inner contentment rather than boisterous happiness.
  • Less common in modern vernacular but retains literary elegance.

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