Chinese word

惬意

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiè yì

Meaning

  • adjectivepleasant

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 环境很惬意huán jìng hěn qiè yì

    a very pleasant environment

  • 惬意的午后qiè yì de wǔ hòu

    a pleasant afternoon

  • 令人感到惬意lìng rén gǎn dào qiè yì

    make someone feel at ease

Similar words

舒适shū shì: Pleasantly comfortable in a physical environment or with something worn or used.
舒服shū fú: Physically comfortable and not bothered by pain, strain, or discomfort.
轻松qīng sōng: Calm and free from stress, tension, or the feeling of having to hurry.
悠闲yōu xián: Spending time in a leisurely way without being pressed by work or time.

Definition in Chinese

感到心情舒畅、满足和轻松，常用来形容环境或心境带来的舒适感。gǎn dào xīn qíng shū chàng mǎn zú hé qīng sōng cháng yòng lái xíng róng huán jìng huò xīn jìng dài lái de shū shì gǎn

Word origin

惬 (qiè, "at ease") + 意 (yì, "state of mind") joins comfort with a settled inner response, which explains the word's focus on more than physical conditions alone.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • comfortableadjective
  • feel at easeverb

Opposites

  • 不自在bú zì zàiuncomfortableadjective

Related words

  • 惬意感qiè yì gǎnsense of comfortnoun

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