欣慰 xīnwèi to be gratified
How to remember 欣慰: 欣 delighted + 慰 to comfort = to be gratified.
Characters
How it is used
- Gratified and relieved - a warm satisfaction, often when someone you care about does well: 看到孩子成才,他感到很欣慰 (seeing his child succeed, he felt deeply gratified).
- Combines contentment with reassurance; typical of elders, teachers, parents.
- Contrast 高兴 (plain happy): 欣慰 carries 'my worry is eased, and I'm pleased,' a gentler, deeper feeling.