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March 24, 2026
悦(悅)yuè(yue4)
悦 (yuè) means to be pleased or contented. It conveys a sense of gratification and joy, often in response to positive experiences or interactions. This character is commonly used in contexts related to happiness and satisfaction, such as in expressions of joy or approval.
Strokes10Radical忄Frequency#22372DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of joy is often tied to relationships and harmony. The term 悦 is frequently found in phrases celebrating family gatherings or successful events, highlighting the communal aspect of happiness.
Memory Tip
Think of 悦 as a person with a big smile (the character has a happy, rounded shape) who is content with their life. The left side '心' represents 'heart', suggesting that true pleasure comes from the heart. When you say 'yuè', imagine your heart is joyful, like a child receiving a favorite toy.
Meanings of 悦
yuè(yue4)
1pleased
2contented, gratified, pleased
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About 悦
悦Simplified
悅Traditional
10Strokes
忄Radical
其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#22372Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
愉 (yú) - use 悦 (yuè) when emphasizing a deeper sense of contentment and joy, while 愉 (yú) often conveys a lighter or more casual sense of happiness.
Usage Notes
It's important to use 悦 in contexts that genuinely convey happiness. Avoid using it in overly formal situations where simpler expressions like '好' (hǎo) might be more appropriate. Be mindful of tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
Although 悦 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to emotions and feelings, which are essential at HSK levels 2 and 3. Students should focus on using it in sentences expressing happiness or satisfaction to better understand its nuance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 悦 with other happiness-related words. For instance, saying '我很悦高兴' (Wǒ hěn yuè gāoxìng) is incorrect; you should choose one or the other, like '我很高兴' (Wǒ hěn gāoxìng).
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Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 兑 represents the sound. Simplified form of 悅.
1The meaning half忄 carries the sense.
2The sound half兑 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayheart
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 悦?
Decomposition of 悦
IDS Structure⿰忄兑
悦Full Character
=
忄xin1
left
兑Dui4
right
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Which of these is a component of 悦?
How to say pleased in Chinese
“pleased” in Chinese is悦yuè
悦 (yuè) means to be pleased or contented. It conveys a sense of gratification and joy, often in response to positive experiences or interactions. This character is commonly used in contexts related to happiness and satisfaction, such as in expressions of joy or approval.
When to use 悦
It's important to use 悦 in contexts that genuinely convey happiness. Avoid using it in overly formal situations where simpler expressions like '好' (hǎo) might be more appropriate. Be mindful of tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
悦 or something close to it
愉 (yú) - use 悦 (yuè) when emphasizing a deeper sense of contentment and joy, while 愉 (yú) often conveys a lighter or more casual sense of happiness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 悦 with other happiness-related words. For instance, saying '我很悦高兴' (Wǒ hěn yuè gāoxìng) is incorrect; you should choose one or the other, like '我很高兴' (Wǒ hěn gāoxìng).
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悦
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Grammar Patterns of 悦
悦 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这种葡萄酒色泽深暗____目，是中等浓郁至浓香型的。
With a nice dark colour, the wine is medium to full bodied.
