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The character "惬", whose traditional form is "愜", derives from a semantic-phonetic composition that links the heart radical (忄) with a component originally signifying something akin to harmony or agreement, which also provided phonetic guidance. This construction points to an intrinsic meaning related to a state of the heart or mind being in accord, initially conveying a sense of satisfaction or the fulfillment of a wish. Over the centuries, its application narrowed and softened from this notion of fulfilled desire to specifically describe a gentle, pervasive sense of comfort, ease, and pleasant suitability, as captured in the modern word "惬意". The simplification process altered the character's right-hand component, streamlining it for writing while leaving its core conceptual link to a contented heart intact.
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他感到非常惬意。
这是一个惬意的下午。
在湖边散步很惬意。
听着音乐，他惬意地躺在沙发上。
她的笑容让人感到十分惬意和放松。
在忙碌的工作后，享受片刻的惬意是必要的。
在这个宁静的小镇上，生活节奏缓慢而惬意。
尽管外面风雨交加，屋内却洋溢着温馨惬意的氛围。