歖 (xǐ) - Xi — ancient character meaning to be joyful, & to like or enjoy.

歖Tone 3

xǐ ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

歖 · xǐ

Xi — ancient character meaning to be joyful, pleased, or content;

to like or enjoy.

Xi — ancient character meaning to be joyful,to like or enjoy.

Usage highlights

歖然歖悦歖乐歖心歖欢

Synonyms

  • 喜— happy, joyful
  • 欢— joyful, delighted
  • 乐— happy, joyful

Antonyms

  • 悲— sad, sorrowful
  • 哀— grief, sorrow
  • 愁— worry, anxiety

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text expressed joy (歖).
  • He was pleased with the outcome (歖然).
  • This character conveys a sense of contentment (歖悦).

Collocations

  • pleased, contented(歖然)
  • joyful, delighted(歖悦)
  • happy, joyful(歖乐)
  • pleased heart(歖心)
  • to like, to enjoy(歖欢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 歖 is an ancient Chinese character rarely used in modern writing.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and historical documents.
  • The character carries positive connotations of joy and satisfaction.

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