Definitions
glad, pleased; to enjoy
Etymology phono-semantic
heart
Semantic:
忄
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The character 怿 conveys positive emotions like joy and contentment. It is a phono-semantic compound with the semantic radical 忄 (xīn) on the left, which relates to the heart and feelings, and a phonetic component on the right. In its traditional form 懌, the phonetic element is 睪 (yì). The simplified version replaces this with a component combining 𠂤 over 又. The character is most often encountered in formal or classical Chinese to express a deep inner gladness.
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