him1忺
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Yalehīm
Definition
Happy, satisfied, or comfortable.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
This term carries a nuance of internal satisfaction and ease rather than just outward excitement. It is often used to describe a state of being comfortable or pleased with one's current situation or environment. While it can be used to describe happiness, it leans more towards a sense of being settled and at peace.
Examples
He is very happy today because he bought something he loves.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 開心, but 忺 specifically implies a sense of comfort and satisfaction rather than just general joy. It is also less common in everyday speech than 開心 and can sound slightly more descriptive or literary depending on the speaker's regional background.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
