jan1 wai3欣慰

Jyutpingjan1 wai3

Yaleyān wai

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Gratified, gladdened, or pleased to see things improving.

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How it's used

This word carries a sense of relief and quiet satisfaction, often used by elders or mentors when observing positive growth in others. It implies that a period of concern or waiting has finally yielded a desirable result. Unlike general happiness, it is specifically tied to the successful outcome of a process or a long-term expectation.

Examples

gin3見dou2到nei5你gam3咁jau5有zeon3進bou6步，ngo5我zan1真hai6係hou2好jan1欣wai3慰。

I am truly gratified to see you making such progress.

keoi5佢gin3見dou2到go3個zai2仔zung1終jyu1於hang2肯duk6讀syu1書，gok3覺dak1得hou2好jan1欣wai3慰。

He felt gratified to see his son finally willing to study.

Common phrases

gam2感dou3到jan1欣wai3慰

to feel gratified

sam1深gam2感jan1欣wai3慰

to feel deeply gratified

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general word for happy, but it is too formal and specific for casual situations like eating a good meal or winning a game. It is reserved for moments of reflection on progress or character development.