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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
怿yìglad, pleased; to enjoyg, 8 strokes, radical 忄
怿yìrejoiceunknown, 8 strokes, radical 忄
yì(yi4)yi T4
  1. 1glad, pleased; to enjoy
  2. 2rejoice
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March 24, 2026

怿(懌)yì(yi4)

The character 怿 (yì) expresses feelings of gladness or pleasure. It often conveys a sense of enjoyment or happiness in various contexts, such as when receiving good news or experiencing something enjoyable.

Strokes8Radical忄
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, expressing joy is often done through celebrations and festivals, where feelings of happiness are shared among family and friends. The concept of joy is integral during events like the Spring Festival, where good fortune is wished upon everyone.

Memory tip

Imagine a joyful person (representing the meaning of 'pleased') dancing with a big smile. The left part of the character, '忄,' suggests a heart or emotion, while the right part, '悦,' resembles a joyful expression. Together, they depict the essence of joy.

Meanings of 怿

yì(yi4)
1glad, pleased; to enjoy
2rejoice
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About 怿

怿Simplified
懌Traditional
8Strokes
忄Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Usage can be somewhat formal, so it's best to use 怿 in contexts where you wish to convey deep happiness or satisfaction. Be cautious with the tones; both 'yì' and 'yuè' share similar sounds but have different meanings, so ensure clarity in pronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 怿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other HSK words related to emotions, such as 高兴 (gāoxìng - happy) and 快乐 (kuàilè - joyful). Focus on understanding the nuances of expressing happiness in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 怿 with similar-sounding words and use it inappropriately in casual contexts. For example, saying '我怿' (Wǒ yì) in informal settings may sound overly formal; instead, use '我很开心' (Wǒ hěn kāixīn).

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Etymology of 怿

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

heart

Semantic (meaning)忄
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Decomposition of 怿

IDS Structure⿰忄?
怿Full character
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忄xin1
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How to say glad, pleased; to enjoy in Chinese

“glad, pleased; to enjoy” in Chinese is怿yì

The character 怿 (yì) expresses feelings of gladness or pleasure. It often conveys a sense of enjoyment or happiness in various contexts, such as when receiving good news or experiencing something enjoyable.

When to use 怿

Usage can be somewhat formal, so it's best to use 怿 in contexts where you wish to convey deep happiness or satisfaction. Be cautious with the tones; both 'yì' and 'yuè' share similar sounds but have different meanings, so ensure clarity in pronunciation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 怿 with similar-sounding words and use it inappropriately in casual contexts. For example, saying '我怿' (Wǒ yì) in informal settings may sound overly formal; instead, use '我很开心' (Wǒ hěn kāixīn).

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Word Family of 怿

Words containing this character1
怿yìpleased懌

Frequently asked questions about 怿

You can say '我很怿' (Wǒ hěn yì) to mean 'I am very pleased.'

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