Meaning
喜悦 describes a feeling of deep happiness and joy, often resulting from something good happening or a positive outcome. It's more formal and literary than everyday words like 高兴 (happy), conveying a sense of profound satisfaction and pleasure. The word combines 喜 (happiness) and 悦 (pleasure) to emphasize a complete sense of joyful contentment.
Usage
喜悦 is commonly used in written Chinese, formal speech, news reports, and literature. While native speakers understand it perfectly in conversation, they often choose simpler words like 高兴 or 开心 in casual daily talk. It frequently appears in phrases describing emotional states after achievements, reunions, or receiving good news.
Examples
- 01她脸上洋溢着喜悦的笑容。.Her face beamed with a joyful smile.
- 02听到这个好消息，大家都感到无比喜悦。, .Upon hearing this good news, everyone felt incomparably delighted.
Characters
Common collocations
- 喜悦之情feeling of joy
- 充满喜悦filled with joy
- 内心的喜悦inner joy
- 无比喜悦incomparably joyful
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to positive emotions. 喜 originally depicted a drum and mouth, representing celebration. 悦 combines the heart radical 忄with 兑 (exchange), suggesting the heart's pleasant exchange or response.