悦 yuè contented
contented; gratified; pleased
How to remember 悦: 忄 heart + 兑 convert = contented. With a light heart, the old lady watches the bank convert her jar of coins into notes for free, deeply contented.
Component breakdown
悦 = 忄 heart + 兑 convert
- 忄 heart
- 兑 convert
With a light heart, the old lady watches the bank convert her jar of coins into notes for free, deeply contented.
How it is used
- Pleased/delighted, literary: 喜悦 (xǐyuè) joy, 愉悦 (yúyuè) delight, 悦耳 (yuè'ěr) pleasant to the ear.
- 赏心悦目 (shǎngxīn-yuèmù) = a feast for the eyes; 取悦 (qǔyuè) = to please/curry favor with someone.
- 悦目 (yuèmù) = pleasing to look at.
Words with 悦
Example sentences
- 她总是对人和颜悦色。 Tā zǒngshì duì rén héyán-yuèsè.She is always cheerful and pleasant to people.