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The word 称心如意 is formed by combining two two-character phrases: 称心, meaning "to one's heart's content" or "satisfying", where 称 (to match) pairs with 心 (heart) to convey alignment with one's inner desires, and 如意, meaning "as one wishes" or "according to one's intentions", where 如 (as) pairs with 意 (wish) to express fulfillment. These phrases are juxtaposed to reinforce and intensify the concept of complete satisfaction and the meeting of all expectations.

Word Definition - 称心如意

chèn xīn rú yì (idiom) after one's own heart; gratifying; satisfactory; everything one could wish