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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
悦yuèpleasednz, 10 strokes, radical 忄, rank #22372, Hard
悦yuècontented, gratified, pleasednz, 10 strokes, radical 忄, rank #22372, Hard
yuè(yue4) T4
  1. 1pleased
  2. 2contented, gratified, pleased
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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#22372DifficultyHard
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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AI Study Notes for 悦

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.

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Etymology of 悦

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 兑 represents the sound. Simplified form of 悅.

Memory Hint

heart

Semantic (meaning)忄
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Phonetic (sound)兑
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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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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.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

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.

Example Sentences for 悦 (10)

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这种葡萄酒色泽深暗悦目，是中等浓郁至浓香型的。

zhè zhǒng pú táo jiǔ sè zé shēn àn yuè mù， ， shì zhōng děng nóng yù zhì nóng xiāng xíng。

With a nice dark colour, the wine is medium to full bodied.
2
这可以称得上是今秋令人赏心悦目的影片了。

zhè kě yǐ chēng dé shàng shì jīn qiū líng rén shǎng xīn yuè mù de yǐng piàn le。

This could be the feel-good movie of the autumn.
3
运动将让你体会到一种有所成就的无比喜悦感。

yùn dòng jiāng ràng nǐ tǐ huì dào yī zhǒng yǒu suǒ chéng jiù de wú bǐ xǐ yuè gǎn。

Exercise will give you a glow of satisfaction at having achieved something.
4
他的歌旋律优美、悦耳动听，让我潸然泪下。

tā de gē xuán lǜ yōu měi、 、 yuè ěr dòng， tīng ， ràng wǒ shān rán。

Wonderfully melodic and tuneful, his songs have made me weep.
5
从小到大，生活在我周围的人都有着悦耳动听的嗓音。

cóng xiǎo dào dà， ， shēng huó zài wǒ zhōu wéi de rén dū yǒu zháo yuè ěr dòng tīng de sǎng。

I grew up around people who had wonderful, mellifluous voices.
6
那声音一如既往地轻柔悦耳。

nà shēng yīn yī rú jì wǎng dì qīng róu yuè ěr。

The voice was as musi-cally soft as ever.
7
这场胜利的喜悦退去后，人们将不得不回归现实。

zhè cháng shèng lì de xǐ yuè tuì qù hòu， ， rén mén jiāng bù dé bù huí guī xiàn。

Once the euphoria surrounding this victory subsides, reality must return.
8
安东尼奥对食品赏心悦目这一方面的热情非常有感染性。

ān dōng ní ào duì shí pǐn shǎng xīn yuè mù zhè yī fāng miàn de rè qíng fēi cháng yǒu gǎn rǎn xìng。

Antonio has a contagious enthusiasm for the beautiful aspect of food.
9
埃米遇见的准妈妈们个个洋溢着自豪和喜悦。

āi mǐ yù jiàn de zhǔn mā mā mén gè gè yáng yì zháo zì háo hé xǐ yuè。

The expectant mothers that Amy had encountered positively glowed with pride.
10
闪烁着喜悦光芒的黑眼睛注视着他们。

shǎn shuò zháo xǐ yuè guāng máng de hēi yǎn jīng zhù shì zháo tā mén。

Merry black eyes glinted at them.

Cultural Notes for 悦

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 悦

Words Containing This Character15
喜悦xǐyuèhappy喜悅
愉悦joyful愉悅
取悦to try to please取悅
悦yuèpleased悅
赏心悦目pleasing賞心悅目
悦耳yuè’ěrsweet-sounding悅耳
不悦displeased不悅
孙悦Sun Yue (1973-), PRC female pop star孫悅
心悦诚服to submit cheerfully心悅誠服
和颜悦色amiable manner和顏悅色
欢悦joy歡悅
和悦affable和悅
柏悦Park Hyatt (hotel brand)柏悅
怡悦pleasant怡悅
爽心悦目beautiful and heartwarming爽心悅目
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Compound Meaning

What does 喜悦 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 悦

You can say '我很悦' (Wǒ hěn yuè), meaning 'I am very pleased.'