Definitions

harmony; pleased

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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The character 怡 is structured with the heart radical 忄 alongside the phonetic component 台, linking it semantically to internal states or emotions. Its etymology points to early meanings of joy, pleasure, and harmonious feeling, as influenced by the heart radical. Over centuries, the character's usage has maintained a focus on agreeable mental conditions, evident in classical compounds such as 怡悦 for delight and 怡然 for a contented demeanor, while modern applications extend to terms like 怡人 for describing pleasant surroundings or atmospheres, demonstrating an ongoing association with contentment and ease.

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花园里气氛人。

Huāyuán lǐ qìfēn yírén.

The atmosphere in the garden is pleasant.

然地看着书。

Tā yírán de kàn zhe shū.

He is reading a book contentedly.

这种环境让人乐。

Zhè zhǒng huánjìng ràng rén yílè.

This kind of environment makes people happy.

她总是保持悦的心情。

Tā zǒng shì bǎochí yíyuè de xīnqíng.

She always maintains a joyful mood.

在自然中散步令人心

Zài zìrán zhōng sànbù lìng rén xīnyí.

Walking in nature makes people feel pleasant.

人的气候适合居住。

Yírén de qìhòu shìhé jūzhù.

Pleasant climate is suitable for living.

通过冥想,他达到了然的状态。

Tōngguò míngxiǎng, tā dádào le yírán de zhuàngtài.

Through meditation, he achieved a state of contentment.

这家餐厅的装饰和音乐共同营造出人的氛围。

Zhè jiā cāntīng de zhuāngshì hé yīnyuè gòngtóng yíngzào chū yírén de fēnwéi.

The decoration and music of this restaurant together create a pleasant atmosphere.