懕 (yān) - Contented, satisfied & peaceful, tranquil

懕Tone 1

yān ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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懕 · yān

Contented, satisfied;

peaceful, tranquil;

also means weary, tired (archaic usage).

Contented, satisfiedpeaceful, tranquilalso means weary, tired (archaic usage).

Usage highlights

Contented and peacefulTranquil atmosphereWeary and tiredPeaceful and satisfiedSerene appearanceComfortable and content

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 静— quiet, tranquil
  • 宁— peaceful, serene
  • 足— satisfied, content

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked contented and peaceful (懕懕的样子).
  • The atmosphere was tranquil and serene (懕然的气氛).
  • She felt weary after the long journey (旅途后感到懕倦).

Collocations

  • Contented and peaceful(懕懕)
  • Tranquil atmosphere(懕然)
  • Weary and tired(懕倦)
  • Peaceful and satisfied(懕足)
  • Serene appearance(懕貌)
  • Comfortable and content(懕适)

Idioms

  • Contented and peaceful(懕懕)
  • Tranquil and serene(懕然)
  • Weary and listless(懕倦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature describing states of contentment and tranquility.
  • In ancient usage, it could also describe a state of weariness or fatigue.
  • It is considered a literary and somewhat archaic character in modern Chinese.

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