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“pleasant” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiè yì

Example

这天气真惬意,适合散步。zhè tiān qì zhēn qiè yì shì hé sàn bù

This weather is really pleasant and good for a walk.

Illustration for 惬意 (pleasant)

How to say “pleasant” in Chinese

“Pleasant” in Chinese is 惬意 (qiè yì).

An easy, welcoming situation lets the mind rest in comfort and satisfaction.

Full entry for 惬意: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 惬意

坐在阳台上喝茶,夕阳下很惬意。zuò zài yáng tái shàng hē chá xī yáng xià hěn qiè yì

It feels very pleasant to sit on the balcony and drink tea in the evening sun.

Tips for using 惬意

  • The adjective has a warm, appreciative tone, so it fits a speaker's reaction to a peaceful scene or unhurried time better than a technical description of an object's condition.

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