敼 (yǐ) - Joyful, happy, playful & an archaic character describing a state of delight

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yǐ ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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敼 · yǐ

Joyful, happy, playful;

an archaic character describing a state of delight or amusement.

Joyful, happy, playfulan archaic character describing a state of delight

Usage highlights

Joyful playPlayful songHappy celebrationDelighted expressionAmusing activityCheerful dance

Synonyms

  • 乐— happy, joyful
  • 喜— delighted, pleased
  • 欢— merry, joyous

Antonyms

  • 悲— sad, sorrowful
  • 哀— grieving, mournful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The children were playing joyfully (敼乐).
  • He expressed his happiness with a cheerful song (敼歌).
  • The festival was filled with playful celebration (敼庆).

Collocations

  • Joyful play(敼乐)
  • Playful song(敼歌)
  • Happy celebration(敼庆)
  • Delighted expression(敼悦)
  • Amusing activity(敼戏)
  • Cheerful dance(敼舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and historical documents.
  • The character combines elements related to music/percussion (壴) and action/striking (攴), suggesting joyful musical expression.

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