知足常乐 zhīzú-chánglè satisfied with what one has (idiom)
How to remember 知足常乐: 知 know + 足 foot + 常 often + 乐 cheerful = satisfied with what one has (idiom).
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How it is used
- 'Contentment brings lasting happiness' - 别攀比了，知足常乐 (bié pānbǐ le, zhīzú-chánglè) stop comparing yourself to others; being content is the key to happiness.
- A well-worn proverb offering comfort or gentle advice against greed and endless striving.
Example sentences
- 知足常乐。 Zhīzúchánglè.Happy is the man who is contented.