Definitions

yuè (adjective) pleased; happy; delighted

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 悦 is a phono-semantic compound with the vertical heart radical 忄 on the left, linking its meaning to emotions and inner feelings. The right component 兌 serves as the phonetic element, historically suggesting speech or exchange. 悦 fundamentally means to be pleased or delighted, conveying a positive emotional response. It frequently appears in formal vocabulary to describe willing compliance, sensory enjoyment, and harmonious interactions that bring deep psychological satisfaction.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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我感到很喜

Wǒ gǎndào hěn xǐyuè.

I feel very joyful.

她的歌声很耳。

Tā de gēshēng hěn yuè'ěr.

Her singing voice is very pleasant to the ear.

这幅画很目。

Zhè fú huà hěn yuèmù.

This painting is very pleasing to the eye.

他努力取大家。

Tā nǔlì qǔyuè dàjiā.

He works hard to please everyone.

听到好消息,她心情愉

Tīng dào hǎo xiāoxi, tā xīnqíng yúyuè.

Hearing the good news, she felt happy and pleased.

耳的音乐能让人放松。

Yuè'ěr de yīnyuè néng ràng rén fàngsōng.

Pleasant music can help people relax.

阅读带来心灵的喜

Yuèdú dàilái xīnlíng de xǐyuè.

Reading brings joy to the soul.

他以真诚的态度取客户,从而获得事业上的成功。

Tā yǐ zhēnchéng de tàidù qǔyuè kèhù, cóng'ér huòdé shìyè shàng de chénggōng.

He pleases customers with a sincere attitude, thus achieving success in his career.