惬 qiè satisfied
satisfied; comfortable; cheerful
How to remember 惬: 忄 heart + 匚 container + 夹 to support = satisfied. With a container of hot noodles and two pillows to support her back, grandma leans back, her heart warm and satisfied.
Component breakdown
惬 = 忄 heart + 匚 container + 夹 to support
- 忄 heart
- 匚 container
- 夹 to support
With a container of hot noodles and two pillows to support her back, grandma leans back, her heart warm and satisfied.
How it is used
- Bound; only in 惬意 (qièyì) - pleasantly satisfied, cozy and content: 过着惬意的生活 (guòzhe qièyì de shēnghuó) living a comfortable, contented life.
- Describes a relaxed, agreeable feeling - a lazy afternoon, a good cup of tea.