欩 (chāo) - A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'to be & to delight in something.

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chāo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

嫦晨

欩 · chāo

A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'to be joyful, pleased, or content';

to delight in something.

A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'to beto delight in something.

Usage highlights

Ancient character for joyExpressing contentmentFeeling pleasedState of delightRare character for happiness

Synonyms

  • 喜— happiness, joy
  • 乐— joy, pleasure
  • 悦— pleased, delighted

Antonyms

  • 悲— sadness, sorrow
  • 忧— worry, anxiety

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the king as being greatly pleased (欩).
  • He expressed his contentment (欩) with the outcome.
  • This character conveys a sense of quiet joy (欩).

Collocations

  • Ancient character for joy(欩)
  • Expressing contentment(欩)
  • Feeling pleased(欩)
  • State of delight(欩)
  • Rare character for happiness(欩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 欩 is an extremely rare character found primarily in classical dictionaries and ancient texts.
  • Its usage in modern Chinese is virtually nonexistent, making it primarily of historical and academic interest.
  • The character represents a nuanced expression of pleasure or contentment in classical Chinese literature.

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