欨 (xū) - to blow or breathe gently & to smile happily

欨Tone 1

xū ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

欨 · xū

to blow or breathe gently;

to smile happily

to blow or breathe gentlyto smile happily

Usage highlights

gentle breezehappy smilesoft blowinggentle breathpleased expressionlight wind

Synonyms

  • 笑— to smile, laugh
  • 吹— to blow
  • 呼— to breathe, exhale

Antonyms

  • 哭— to cry
  • 吼— to roar, shout
  • 怒— angry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gentle breeze (欨欨) was refreshing.
  • He smiled happily (欨然) at the good news.
  • The sound of gentle breathing (欨欨声) could be heard in the quiet room.

Collocations

  • gentle breeze(欨欨)
  • happy smile(欨然)
  • soft blowing(欨吹)
  • gentle breath(欨息)
  • pleased expression(欨悦)
  • light wind(欨风)

Idioms

  • Smiling with pleasure(欨然而笑)
  • Gentle as a breeze(欨如春风)
  • Breathing softly(欨息之间)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing gentle winds or happy expressions.
  • It represents a subtle, gentle quality often associated with natural phenomena and emotional states.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but preserved in classical literature.

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